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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120345244 - National Construction Rentals, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
National Construction Rentals, Inc.
3435 First St.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Mailing Address:
15319 Chatsworth St., Mission Hills, CA 91345
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7353
NAICS: 532412/ Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/30/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/06/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361733348 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 10/10/2003 | 10/16/2003 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 10/27/2003 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
On June 17, 2003, Employee #1, of National Construction Rentals, Inc., was using gasoline to clean parts of a pneumatic Kitty Hawk, a machine that is used to pound metal fence posts into the ground. Employee #1 decided the gasoline looked dirty and took the gasoline container to an area several feet away, and poured some of the gasoline onto the ground. As Employee #1 started pouring the gasoline, it ignited burning his left arm and chest. Another employee transported the Employee #1 to a local medical clinic. From there, Employee #1 was transferred and admitted to the University of California Davis Medical Center burn unit in Sacramento where he was treated for first- and second-degree burns.
Keywords: BURN, CHEST, MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, ARM, GASOLINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120345244 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |