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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125868984 - Independent Construction Co.
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Independent Construction Co.
350 Bollinger Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA 94583
Mailing Address:
3911 Laura Alice Way, Concord, CA 94520
Union Status: Union
SIC:1521
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/30/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/30/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361398738 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:00 a.m. on June 13, 1998, Employee #1 was attempting to start a compressor that was operated by a truck's engine. The compressor had been known to have a problem starting. To get the compressor to operate, Employee #1 had to crawl underneath the truck and hit the low pressure valve with a hammer to unstick the valve and make the compressor functional again. On the day of the accident, Employee #1 forgot to put the vehicle in neutral and set the parking brake. When he hit the valve, the motor of the vehicle begun to race and the vehicle moved forward crushing Employee #1's pelvis. The employee was taken to the hospital where he underwent surgery.
Keywords: COMPRESSOR, ENGINE, CRUSHED, TRUCK, VALVE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125868984 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Truck drivers, heavy |