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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126024603 - West Coast Communications, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
West Coast Communications, Inc.
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330
Mailing Address:
1935 W. 11th Street, Suite L, Upland, CA 91786
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/09/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/19/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362287138 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 |
| Current Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 |
| 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 | 02/19/1999 | 02/22/1999 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees of a communications contractor were digging a narrow trench for an underground cable television line. The 1.8-meter-diameter cutting wheel on their Ditch-Witch trenching machine struck an underground power line. An employee climbing onto the trenching machine to relieve the equipment operator received an electric shock. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: ELECTRICAL, TELECOM WORK, E TC, TRENCH, TRENCH DIGGER, ELECTRIC SHOCK, UNDRGRD POWER LINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126024603 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Helpers, construction trades |