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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119747590 - Bender Fire Protection Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Foster City District Office
Site Address:
Bender Fire Protection Co.
710 Mcdonnell Rd., Sfia
San Francisco, CA 94128
Mailing Address:
22909 South Currier Dr.,, Tracey, CA 95376
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7382
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/02/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/18/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362303265 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $85 | $0 | $85 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $85 | $0 | $85 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 3203 A | 05/03/1996 | 05/21/1996 | $85 | $85 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working for a company that annually inspected and maintained the fire sprinkler system of a major airline's hangar at San Francisco Airport (SFO). By agreement, the employer used an aerial platform owned and maintained by the airline to carry out the inspection. An airline mechanic inspected and tested the aerial platform before turning it over for use by Employee #1. The mechanic also watched for about two hours to make sure that Employee #1 was using the lift properly. Later, while Employee #1 was up on the platform with the boom fully extended to approximately 60 ft, the center section suddenly lost hydraulic pressure and retracted. The bucket/case, with Employee #1 in it, fell freely about 20 ft. He suffered fractured tibias and fibulas in both legs due to the impact. Employee #1 was wearing a body harness and did not fall off the case. The mechanic suspected possible mechanical failure in the hydraulic cylinder.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HYDRAULIC LIFT, HOISTING MECHANISM, TIBIA, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, FALL, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, AERIAL LIFT, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119747590 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |