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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1508374.015 - Merced Irrigation District
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
Merced Irrigation District
7291 Gertrude Ave.
Winton, CA 95388
Mailing Address:
744 W 20th St., Merced, CA 95340
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 221118
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/28/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/21/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1711426 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,120 | $0 | $1,120 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,120 | $0 | $1,120 |
| 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) | 06/01/2021 | $560 | $560 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1593(B) | 06/01/2021 | $560 | $560 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 11:20 a.m. on December 22, 2020, an employee was connecting a chain to a 36-inch plastic water pipe for an excavator to pick up. While the excavator operator stood up to instruct the employee to choke up or loosen the chain, he returned to the cab and accidentally caught his safety vest on the controls, which were not locked. This caused the excavator to swing to the right, striking the employee with the pipe. The impact resulted in a fracture to the employee's back and hip, as well as bruises to the shoulder and head, knocking him to the ground. Emergency services were called, and the employee was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Back, Excavator, Fall, Fracture, Head, Hip, Pipe, Shoulder, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1508374.015 | 29 | M | Hospitalized injury | Equipment Operator: Heavy |