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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119763886 - Bakersfield Neon Sign Company
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Bakersfield Neon Sign Company
520 Jackson Street
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3993
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/04/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/29/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362049553 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 4999 A | 11/22/1995 | 11/28/1995 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on May 26, 1995, Employee #1, of Bakersfield Neon Sign, was using a truck-mounted crane to lift a 9 ft by 12 ft sign when the load line broke. The sign fell and struck the attached ladder, causing it to fall onto Employee #1. Employee #1 suffered serious injuries to his back and was transported by helicopter to Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield, where he was admitted for treatment.
Keywords: LADDER, STRUCK AGAINST, SUSPENDED LOAD, BROKEN CABLE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, BACK, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119763886 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Crane and tower operators |