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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120215579 - Mattos Underground Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Mattos Underground Construction
10903 Oak St
Armona, CA 93202
Mailing Address:
819 E Wood Ave, Laton, CA 93242
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/23/2004
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362098287 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $1,350 | $0 | $13,950 |
| Current Penalty | $2,025 | $0 | $0 | $1,350 | $0 | $3,375 |
| 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 | 341 A01 | 06/17/2004 | 06/22/2004 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1509 A | 06/17/2004 | 07/20/2004 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 1541 K01 | 06/17/2004 | 07/20/2004 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 15410001 A01 | 06/17/2004 | 06/22/2004 | $2,025 | $12,600 | $0 | 08/04/2004 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On January 23, 2004, Employee #1, with Mattos Underground Construction, was in a trench, clearing soil away to locate a sewer pipe for the installation of a manhole system. A backhoe and a shovel were being used. When the west wall of the trench caved in, Employee #1 was engulfed. After extrication, he was hospitalized at UMC Hospital in Fresno for rib and lung injuries. The employer did not use any protection system, while Employee #1 was in the trench.
Keywords: SEWER, EXCAVATION, LUNG, TRENCH, RIB, SHORING, UNSTABLE SOIL, CAVE-IN, SHOVEL, BACKHOE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120215579 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers |