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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1474981.015 - Outsource Utility Contractor Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Bakersfield District Office
Site Address:
Outsource Utility Contractor Corp
Deer Trail & Derrick Ct.
Bear Valley Springs, CA 93561
Mailing Address:
8015 E. Crystal Dr., Anaheim, CA 92807
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/07/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1576645 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $23,000 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $23,000 |
| 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) | 10/07/2020 | 10/26/2020 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 29400006 G | 10/07/2020 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 11/25/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:15 p.m. on April 14, 2020, employees, working for a utility contractor, were in the process of replacing a deteriorated pole. Employee #1 and Employee #2 were in an aerial bucket lift transferring the communication line. Employee #1 was working on cutting a bolt from the pole with a battery-powered saw. Employee #1 cut through the bolt and, due to downward force, contacted the hydraulic line connected to the controls of the bucket. Employee #1 grabbed the ruptured hydraulic line and attempted to minimize the leak using a hand. The hydraulic pressure caused the fluid to be injected into the hand. Employee #2 shut off the hydraulic tool circuit and boomed down. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for a puncture and swelling on the right hand.
Keywords: Bucket Truck, Construction, Elec Utility Work, Electric Saw, Electrical, Hand, Hydraulic, Hydraulic Fluid, Injected, Injection, Puncture, Swelling, Utility, Utility Pole
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1474981.015 | 26 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electrical Power-Line |