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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120060306 - Bechtel Construction Company
Inspection Information - Office: Labor Enforcement Task Force (Letf) Unit - South
Site Address:
Bechtel Construction Company
Diablo Canyon Power Plant
Avila Beach, CA 93424
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 670, Avila Beach, CA 93424
Union Status: Union
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/17/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/16/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362486185 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 3328 A | 10/25/1995 | 10/31/1995 | $0 | $300 | $0 | 12/22/1995 | D - Govt Dismissed |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on October 1, 1995, Employee #1 was using a Milwaukee portable bandsaw, model 6230, serial #3G78A499330989, to cut 1 1/4 in. to 2 in. pieces of metal pipe. The saw struck the back of his hand, severing several tendons. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital, where he stayed about 18 hours. He told the inspector that he was using one hand because he had to reach up and over to get to the pipe. A coworker, using another saw to cut the same type of pipe about 10 to 12 ft away, said the pipe was right next to them and that he did not have to reach for it. The handbook called for the use of both hands on the saw, which was equipped with handles for both hands.
Keywords: PORTABLE POWER TOOL, SEVERED, TENDON, BANDSAW, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, SAW, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120060306 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |