Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119940518 - Pacific Inspection
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Pacific Inspection
2910 Wear St.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Mailing Address:
3003 Fairhaven Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93308
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/22/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/30/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362501603 |
Investigation Summary
On September 1, 1999, an accident occurred at the pipe yard of Pacific Inspection. Employee #1, a mechanic, was changing a coupling on a piece of pipe that was being cleaned on the "Hub City" unit. He was sitting on top of the enclosure, contrary to procedure, using a pipe wrench to change the coupling. The top of the enclosure was 4 feet, 2 inches high. When the coupling broke loose, Employee #1 lost his balance and fell off of the enclosure. He suffered a dislocated elbow and was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment.
Keywords: WRENCH, DISLOCATED, FALL, PIPE, ELBOW, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119940518 | Occupation not reported |
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