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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126028281 - Dwp
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Dwp
37700 Templin Hwy.
Castaic, CA 91384
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4939
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/24/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/15/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362499949 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| 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 | 3203 A07 C | 07/13/1999 | 07/30/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/20/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3328 B | 07/13/1999 | 07/30/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/20/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 3328 A | 07/13/1999 | 07/23/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/20/1999 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 2, 1999, Employee #1, an electrical craft helper, was working on the rotor assembly at Unit Number 4 in the Castaic Power Plant. The employee was performing a lift operation to remove the thrust bearings in the unit. An untrained co-worker was operating the hydraulic pump being used for this lift. In addition, the relief valve on the hydraulic pump had not been inspected and adjusted to the proper pressure setting. As the lift was being done, the pump became over-pressurized, causing the jacking pillars to dislodge from their mountings. Employee #1 was struck on the right side of his face fracturing his face and skull. Employee #1 was transported to the Henry Mayo Hospital for emergency treatment.
Keywords: FRACTURE, WORK RULES, MECHANIC, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, SKULL, ELEC UTILITY WORK, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, FACE, HYDRAULIC PUMP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126028281 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Helpers, mechanics and repairers |