Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125731182 - Arb Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Arb Inc
Texaco Fwy & Omar Hill Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Mailing Address:
26000 Commerce Center Dr, Lakeforest, CA 92630
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/08/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/07/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101080356 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| 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 | 3329 D | 12/04/2000 | 12/07/2000 | $0 | $18,000 | $0 | 12/13/2000 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and coworkers were repairing a 12 ft gas pipeline valve that neither open nor close fully. After releasing some pressure and removing the cover plate, Employee #1 saw a bent pin in the gears and shaft assembly. A coworker had just turned the valve to the neutral position when the pressure blew off the gears and shaft. Employee #1 was struck in the face, suffering multiple fractures.
Keywords: AIR PRESSURE, REPAIR, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HIGH PRESSURE, PIPELINE, VALVE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125731182 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Welders and cutters |
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