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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1551416.015 - Linda County Water District
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Linda County Water District
909 Myrna Ave.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
Mailing Address:
1280 Scales Avenue, Marysville, CA 95901
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 221310/Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/06/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/16/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1802727 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,025 | $0 | $0 | $5,110 | $0 | $7,135 |
| Current Penalty | $1,350 | $0 | $0 | $1,575 | $0 | $2,925 |
| 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) | 12/09/2021 | $1,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/14/2022 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(A)(8)(B) | 12/09/2021 | $75 | $110 | $0 | 03/14/2022 | C - Contested | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3276(E)(9) | 12/09/2021 | $1,350 | $2,025 | $0 | 03/14/2022 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 1:45 p.m. on August 21, 2021, an employee working as the Chief Plant Operator for a wastewater treatment plant was attempting to open a pipe valve that was stuck in the closed position. A coworker, his supervisor who is the District Manager, was not onsite at the time since it was a weekend. The employee was working alone so there were no witnesses. The employee was working from an 8-foot extension ladder resting on a concrete surface. He was using a 2-foot pipe wrench to forcefully open the valve. The employee was holding the side rail of ladder with his right hand and using his left hand to apply torque to valve stem when the wrench slipped causing the ladder to spin in place. The employee jumped off the ladder and landed with his legs striking the concrete surface. The employee was hospitalized to treat fractures to both legs.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Concrete Surface, Extension Ladder, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fracture, Jump, Jumping, Ladder, Leg, Lost Control, Maintenance, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Slip, Slippery Surface, Stuck, Valve, Wastewater
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1551416.015 | 63 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |