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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126032077 - Hoffman Steel Structures
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Hoffman Steel Structures
7600 Branding Iron Ct.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1791
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/25/2002
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 05/15/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362517104 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $215 | $0 | $215 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $215 | $0 | $215 |
| 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 | 1509 A | 12/05/2002 | 01/07/2003 | $130 | $130 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1509 B | 12/05/2002 | 01/07/2003 | $85 | $85 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on April 18, 2002, Employee #1 and fellow employees were erecting a steel structure in Bakersfield, California. While using a man lift to lower himself to the ground, Employee #1 hit his right elbow on a steel purlin. He sustained bruises, contusions and abrasions to his elbow. After he came to the ground he reported it to the owner, and received first-aid help. He continued to work. Over the week, his elbow became swollen. Employee #1 was admitted to Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield, California for treatment of an infected elbow.
Keywords: STEEL, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, ABRASION, INFECTION, ELBOW, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126032077 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Structural metal workers |