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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1305022.015 - Saumers Welding Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Saumers Welding Inc.
9171 De Soto Ave
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Mailing Address:
20665 W. Santa Clara St, Canyon Country, CA 91351
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238190/ Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/04/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/19/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1320215 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $5,390 | $0 | $23,390 |
| Current Penalty | $13,540 | $0 | $0 | $1,760 | $0 | $15,300 |
| 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) | 09/04/2018 | 10/08/2018 | $1,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 10/23/2018 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(B)(1) | 09/04/2018 | 10/08/2018 | $150 | $225 | $0 | 10/23/2018 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 1509(A) | 09/04/2018 | 10/08/2018 | $110 | $165 | $0 | 10/23/2018 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3650(S) | 09/04/2018 | $470 | $2,700 | $0 | 10/23/2018 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 3650(U) | 09/04/2018 | 09/14/2018 | $12,600 | $12,600 | $0 | 10/23/2018 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 6. | 04001 | Serious | 3668(A) | 09/04/2018 | $470 | $2,700 | $0 | 10/23/2018 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 10:00 a.m. on March 9, 2018, Employee #1 and a Coworker, employed by a welding company, were engaged in steel erection at a multiemployer construction project, a commercial building. The coworker was operating a Gradall VR843C forklift to erect a 26-foot long steel column. The column was rigged to the fork with a sling. Employee #1 attempted to get his coworker's attention. The coworker stopped the forklift operation, the sling slipped off the fork, and the top of the column fell approximately 10 feet. It struck Employee #1's left arm and crushed his left foot. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and his injuries were treated. This included the partial amputation of his foot and a deep laceration to his arm.
Keywords: Aerial Lift, Amputation, Arm, Construction, Falling Object, Foot, Rigging, Sling, Steel Column, Steel Erection
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1305022.015 | 55 | M | Hospitalized injury | Welders and cutters |