Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120292768 - Dillingham Corp
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Dillingham Corp
10 East Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Larkspur, CA 94939
Mailing Address:
P O Box 1089, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Union Status: Union
SIC:1622
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/11/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/18/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361379084 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working at the construction site of a bridge overpass that was undergoing seismic retrofitting. He was holding a chipping gun against his thigh while trying to install a new 12 in. long bit. Employee #1 was keeping the sharp-pointed bit in place by pressing his left hand against the bit's pointed end while locking the retaining spring with his right hand. The pressure of his left hand on the bit and the torque exerted by his right hand caused the chipping gun to rotate. The pneumatic trigger was depressed against Employee #1's thigh, activating the gun. The point of the bit was driven through his leather glove and into his hand between his middle and index fingers. Employee #1 later admitted that he had been in too great a hurry to change the bit.
Keywords: PORTABLE POWER TOOL, CONSTRUCTION, HAND, INATTENTION, PUNCTURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120292768 | Hospitalized injury | Puncture | Occupation not reported |
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