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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125497768 - Sf Dept. Of Public Works
Inspection Information - Office: San Francisco District Office
Site Address:
Sf Dept. Of Public Works
Gateview Ave. & Westside Dr.,Treasure Island
San Francisco, CA 94130
Mailing Address:
2323 Cesar Chavez, San Francisco, CA 94124
Union Status: Union
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/24/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/31/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361570807 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 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 | 1509 A | 01/31/2000 | 02/03/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on August 16, 1999, Employees #1 and #2, were in a 5 ft by 5 ft by 2 1/2 ft deep excavation, repairing gas leaks in a PVC pipe system. They had already repaired four valves in the excavation. As they were working on a manifold, Employee #1 heard a hissing sound. The main shut-off valves were already closed, and the gas in the upstream lines were relieved. They returned to the excavation to bleed the residual gas. Employee #2 opened the valve and stood up to talk to Employee #1. A short while later, the gas ignited and flashed through the excavation. Employees #1 and #2 suffered first- and second-degree burns to their faces and hands. Both employees went to a nearby fire station and were taken to St. Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco.
Keywords: BURN, EXCAVATION, REPAIR, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, NATURAL GAS, GAS, GAS LEAK, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125497768 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | ||
| 2 | 125497768 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |