Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125773879 - Wheelock Masonary Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Wheelock Masonary Inc
Ave 368 & Rd 112
Tulare, CA 93274
Mailing Address:
5869 E Brown Ste 102, Fresno, CA 93727
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1741
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/18/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/26/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361691025 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using a gas-powered saw to cut excess rebar from a new window so a steel frame could be installed. He had cut three of the five rebar without any problems. Employee #1 was cutting the fourth when the gas cap vibrated loose and started leaking. Gasoline spilled on Employee #1's legs and crotch, and the cutting produced sparks that ignited the gasoline vapors. He sustained burns on his legs and lower torso that required hospitalization. The cap on the saw did not have to be removed to check the gas level because the tank was transparent.
Keywords: BURN, PORTABLE POWER TOOL, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, SAW, GASOLINE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125773879 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Construction laborers |
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