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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125654301 - Wood Brothers Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Wood Brothers Inc
2951 Neumarkle Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Mailing Address:
P O Box 216, Lemoore, CA 93245
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/21/2006
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 12/26/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361715394 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $19,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,350 |
| Current Penalty | $19,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,350 |
| 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 | Serious | 3314 G | 08/15/2006 | 09/19/2006 | $4,950 | $4,950 | $0 | 09/21/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3326 H02 | 08/15/2006 | 08/18/2006 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $0 | 09/21/2006 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On April 20, 2006, Employee #1 was using an acetylene cutting torch in an attempt to repair the rear brake system on a Caterpillar road scraper, in the Bern Landfill heavy equipment maintenance area. The process did not work so his coworker told Employee #1 to leave it alone, and they would work on it the next day. Employee #1 was picking up his tools when the tire exploded. He was killed when the explosion flung him against the push bar of the scraper with enough force to cut his body in half at his waist.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, ACETYLENE TORCH, ACETYLENE, STRUCK AGAINST, EXPLOSION, OVERHEATED, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125654301 | Fatality | Amputation | Heavy equipment mechanics |