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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120300066 - L A County Dept Of Public Works
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
L A County Dept Of Public Works
Maher Ave & Opp St
Wilmington, CA 90744
Mailing Address:
900 South Freemont Av 8th Fl (Safety Officer), Alhambra, CA 91803
Union Status: Union
SIC:9532
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/16/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/04/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362028870 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| 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 | 342 A | 06/04/1998 | 06/09/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/07/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1509 A | 06/04/1998 | 07/02/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/07/1998 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 15410001 A01 | 06/04/1998 | 06/22/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/07/1998 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 1520 | 06/04/1998 | 06/17/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/07/1998 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On February 26, 1998, Employee #1 and coworkers were recharging the main supply MWD line with water. The valves were in a 6 ft by 5 ft by 6 ft deep excavated pit with timber/hydraulic shoring. Employee #1 went to see if the valve was leaking, after which the workers rolled back the 10 ft by 5 ft steel plate covering the excavated pit. They were using a pry bars to maneuvering the heavy plate back in place when it fell on the pry bar that Employee #1 was holding. The bar pinched one of his fingers against the asphalt slab, amputating it. He was not using suitable hand protection.
Keywords: METAL BAR, AMPUTATED, PPE, FINGER, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BETWEEN, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, HAND TOOL, NIP POINT, PRY BAR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120300066 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Supervisors, n.e.c. |