Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120099064 - American Underground Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys Mining & Tunneling District Office
Site Address:
American Underground Construction
12th St. & Parkcourt
Long Beach, CA 90813
Mailing Address:
1085 Compton Avenue, Corona, CA 91719
Union Status: Union
SIC:1622
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/08/1996
Emphasis: L:Tunnel
Case Closed: 06/26/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361364219 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $110 | $0 | $110 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $110 | $0 | $110 |
| 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 E | 07/31/1996 | 02/09/1996 | $110 | $110 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At 7:45 a.m. on February 8, 1996, Employee #1 was struck across the chest by a 1 in. high-pressure hydraulic hose that pulled loose from a factory crimp hydraulic fitting. He suffered bruises to the chest and was taken to St. Mary's Hospital, where he was held overnight for observation.
Keywords: CHEST, UNSECURED, CONSTRUCTION, HOSE, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120099064 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Construction laborers |
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