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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119918860 - Bamford Timber
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Bamford Timber
1975 Industrial Ave
Oroville, CA 95966
Mailing Address:
Po Box 171, Challenge, CA 95925
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/12/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/04/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361690779 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,045 | $0 | $1,045 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,045 | $0 | $1,045 |
| 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 | 3381 A | 07/12/2012 | 07/17/2012 | $435 | $435 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5021 A | 07/12/2012 | 07/17/2012 | $175 | $175 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5044 A | 07/12/2012 | 07/17/2012 | $435 | $435 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On June 5, 2012, Employee #1 and his coworker was preparing to weld on a boom riser, which was attached to a 10 ton hoist, with a 0.375 ft jumper chain spreader that was attached to a 0.525 ft main chain hooked onto the rams of the Link Belt excavator. When Employee #1 stepped down off the step ladder, a chain link broke on the 0.525 ft. chain causing the load to shift. Employee #1 was hit in the head. The employee was taken to the hospital for his injuries. Employee #1 died on June 7, 2012.
Keywords: CHAIN, HEAD, PROTECTIVE GROUNDING, BELT, BOOM, STUCK, WELDER, STRUCK BY, BOOM SUPPORT CABLE, RAM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119918860 | Fatality | Fracture | Heavy equipment mechanics |