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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125583070 - B H Tank Works, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
B H Tank Works, Inc.
555 El Camino Real South
Salinas, CA 93908
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3312
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/29/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/24/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362208050 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,185 | $0 | $0 | $220 | $0 | $2,405 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $560 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 06/06/1997 | 07/09/1997 | $110 | $110 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3562 A | 10/01/1997 | 11/19/1997 | $0 | $110 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 3562 E | 06/06/1997 | 07/09/1997 | $450 | $2,185 | $0 | 07/14/1997 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 8:35 a.m., Employee #1 began to inspect and service the U-joints on a large, 15,000 lb capacity industrial forklift. Using his personal hydraulic jack, he raised the lift and partially blocked the vehicle. He then entered the zone beneath the undercarriage and began to work. Minutes later, he heard a crack and felt the undercarriage shift as fell, pinning Employee #1 to the ground. He sustained multiple trauma to his chest and abdomen. Employee #1's efforts to block the forklift were ineffective. The employer was fully aware that Employee #1 was using his own jack, and he encouraged the mechanics to bring in and use their own tools.
Keywords: CHEST, ABDOMEN, HYDRAULIC JACK, BLOCKS, PINNED, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125583070 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Heavy equipment mechanics |