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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126014190 - University Of California, San Diego - Sio
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
University Of California, San Diego - Sio
297 Rosecrans St
San Diego, CA 92106
Mailing Address:
10280 N. Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Union Status: Union
SIC:8221
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/07/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/05/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362221897 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 342 A | 02/21/1996 | 03/25/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, who was working for a machine and repair shop for research ships used by UCSD, was on the deck of a ship removing a boom from a crane that was being replaced. He ruptured a disc in his lower back by the repetitive motion of swinging an 8 lb sledgehammer. Employee #1 had retired from UCSD after 30 years on the job but is recalled occasionally when there is a need for his work.
Keywords: REPAIR, RUPTURE, BACK, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, HAND TOOL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126014190 | Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Not specified mechanics and repairers |