Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125763524 - Fresno Plumbing & Heating Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Fresno Plumbing & Heating Inc
1837 N Megan Ave
Clovis, CA 93611
Mailing Address:
2585 N Larkin, Fresno, CA 93727
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/08/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 03/17/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361710536 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,305 | $0 | $1,305 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,305 | $0 | $1,305 |
| 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 | 461 A | 10/18/2005 | 11/20/2005 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 470 A | 10/18/2005 | 11/20/2005 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5194 E03 | 10/18/2005 | 11/20/2005 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 6151 C01 | 10/18/2005 | 11/20/2005 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 6151 E02 | 10/18/2005 | 11/20/2005 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on June 3, 2005, Employee #1, with Fresno Plumbing & Heating, Inc., was installing a natural gas pipe above the ceiling in a hallway of a single-story residence. While climbing an 8-ft stepladder, it fell sideways, coming to rest on the bottom of a window opening. Employee #1 managed to contact a field supervisor and told him that he had struck his head. The supervisor drove Employee #1 to Clovis Community Hospital. He was later transferred to University Medical Center for treatment of a severe closed-head injury. Employee #1 died of his injuries on June 19, 2005.
Keywords: HEAD, INSTALLING, STEPLADDER, LADDER, STRUCK AGAINST, GAS, FALL, PIPE, PLUMBING, CONCUSSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125763524 | Fatality | Concussion | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |
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