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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125894022 - Advanced Boring And Microtunneling
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys Mining & Tunneling District Office
Site Address:
Advanced Boring And Microtunneling
11902 Campo Road
Spring Valley, CA 92077
Mailing Address:
14050 Cherry Avenue R8, Fontana, CA 92337
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1622
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/05/1998
Emphasis: L:Tunnel
Case Closed: 04/14/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362187494 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 1541 B03 | 11/12/1998 | 08/11/1998 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On August 11, 1998, Employee #1, the owner of a boring company, and Employee #2, a crane operator, were boring under a highway. Employee #1 was in the jacking pit operating the boring machine, and Employee #2 was in the cab of his crane, which was positioned at the end of the pit. When the bore reached a depth of 48 ft, the head struck an 8 in. high pressure natural gas line. The gas vapors rose into the pit and were ignited by the exhaust of the boring machine. Employee #1 sustained burns on the back of his hands and arms, and on his back. Employee #2 suffered a fractured ankle when he leaped from the crane to escape the gas explosion and fire.
Keywords: BURN, FRACTURE, VAPOR, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, NATURAL GAS, EXPLOSION, HIGH PRESSURE, GAS LEAK, BORING MACHINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125894022 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Supervisors, n.e.c. | ||
| 2 | 125894022 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction trades, n.e.c. |