Inspection Detail

Inspection: 126005206 - West Coast Painting & Blasting Inc

Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office

Investigation Summary

At approximately 2:30 p.m. on April 29, 1997, Employee #1 was atop a blast pot unit, guiding a 4,000 lb bulk bag of slag copper by aligning it with the opening of the pot's hopper. Four straps were used to support the bag as it was being raised by a forklift, two for each prong of the forklift. Two of the straps apparently broke and the bag ripped. It struck Employee #1, causing him to fall backward onto a compressor unit that was parked adjacent to the blast pot. After the fall, he was showered with the contents of the torn bag. Employee #1 sustained injuries to his hand and hip. Emergency 911 was called and paramedics transported him to a local hospital.

Keywords: UNSECURED, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, SPILL, FALLING OBJECT, HAND, HIP