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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119973253 - Colombo Construction Company
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Colombo Construction Company
1 Mi S Of Airport, Wollomes Exit
Delano, CA 93305
Mailing Address:
714 William Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Union Status: Union
SIC:1542
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/12/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/03/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361675408 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 1669 A | 03/12/1996 | 03/15/1996 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:00 noon on September 14, 1995, Employee #1 was installing insulation at a building in Bakersfield, CA. He was placing double stick tape on eave struts, stooping and moving sideways along an 8 in. wide beam while holding onto the eave struts to maintain his balance. His view was obstructed by some insulation and he walked off the end of the beam and fell 16 ft to the ground. Employee #1 suffered a ruptured spleen and was hospitalized. He had not been using an approved safety line or harness with attached lanyard.
Keywords: INSTALLING, SPLEEN, OBSTRUCTED VIEW, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, RUPTURE, LANYARD, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, WALKING ON BEAM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119973253 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Structural metal workers |