Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120065792 - Lost Hills Water District
Inspection Information - Office: Labor Enforcement Task Force (Letf) Unit - South
Site Address:
Lost Hills Water District
King Road 4 Mi N Of Twisselman Rd
Lost Hills, CA 93249
Mailing Address:
3008 Sillect Avenue, Ste 205, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4971
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/13/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/25/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362152860 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 3381 A | 07/22/1998 | 08/01/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 D | 07/22/1998 | 08/01/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On March 9, 1998, Employee #1, who was an electrician for the Lost Hills Water District, Bakersfield, CA was helping to install a 20-in. valve and a spool at a water pump station north of Lost Hills Water District. Employee #1 and other employees were trying to move the valve and spool to make up 0.25-in. extra space. Victaulic bolts, which were attached to the crane were loosened and removed from the crane. During the moving of the valve and spool, the apparatus fell 30 in. to the ground. The 2-in. air Valve Anti-Cheat line hit Employee #1 on the head. He sustained bruises, contusions, and abrasions. Employee #1 received first aid and was transported to a private doctor in Wasco, where he was treated and then released.
Keywords: HEAD, ABRASION, BOLT, VALVE, FALL, STRUCK BY, CONTUSION, CRANE, PUMPING STATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120065792 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Electricians |
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