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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1329168.015 - Calwest Underground, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Calwest Underground, Inc
951 6th Street
Norco, CA 92860
Mailing Address:
P O Box 6286, Norco, CA 92860
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/12/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/22/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1356770 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,200 | $0 | $0 | $975 | $0 | $17,175 |
| Current Penalty | $16,200 | $0 | $0 | $125 | $0 | $16,325 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 3203(B) | 12/12/2018 | $0 | $325 | $0 | 01/09/2019 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3314(G)(2)(A) | 12/12/2018 | $125 | $650 | $0 | 01/09/2019 | C - Contested | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3314(C) | 12/12/2018 | $16,200 | $16,200 | $0 | 01/09/2019 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 9:41 a.m. on July 6, 2018, Employee #1 and a coworker, employed by an underground construction company, were cleaning and attempting to unclog the water lines of a pressure washer, Hydrotek SC 30005D, Max. 3000 PSI, 4.3 GPM, Nozzle -4.5, 14 HP Diesel Kubota Engine. Employee #1 cleared the lines by running compressed air through them. He then turned the washer's motor on. As he attempted to reinstall the hose, the hose slipped. Employee #1's left ring finger became caught in the belt and pulley. The ring finger was amputated, and the middle finger was lacerated. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where he received treatment for the amputation and laceration injuries. He was released without hospitalization.
Keywords: Amputation, Belt, Caught In, Cleaning, Construction, Electric Motor, Finger, Laceration, Lockout/Tagout, Pulley, Washing Machine, Water Hose
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1329168.015 | 56 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Mechanical controls and valve repairers |