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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125966143 - Nu West Fabrication, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Nu West Fabrication, Inc.
603 S Arrowhead Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92412
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3398
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/18/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/31/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362483265 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,925 | $0 | $0 | $485 | $0 | $3,410 |
| Current Penalty | $2,925 | $0 | $0 | $485 | $0 | $3,410 |
| 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 C | 07/17/2001 | 07/31/2001 | $325 | $325 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3320 | 07/17/2001 | 07/31/2001 | $160 | $160 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3210 B | 07/17/2001 | 07/31/2001 | $2,925 | $2,925 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:00 p.m. on February 6, 2001 Employee #1 and Employee #2 were checking leaks in a cell of a pontoon (10 ft by 10 ft by 58 ft) using air pressure of 2 psi. a gage was installed on the opening (about 36 in. outer diameter, actual opening 24 inches. The victim closed the air valve after filling the cell. They were checking the leak when the lid of the blew and the "T" part of the hatch on the lid, hit Employee #1 on the face and the was thrown away due to air impact and resulted a serious injury (multiple fractures). Employee #2 was also thrown away but he did not sustain any serious injury. Both were taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center by paramedics. Employee #2 was released after check up and the Employee #1 was hospitalized for 6 days.
Keywords: LEAK, FRACTURE, STRUCK BY, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125966143 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Helpers, mechanics and repairers |