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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: 1602276.015 - Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
700 Los Esteros Rd.
San Jose, CA 95134
Mailing Address:
4650 Business Center Drive, Fairfield, CA 94534
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 236220/Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/12/2022
Emphasis: N:Heatnep
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1905879 | ||
| Inspection | 1602289 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $27,000 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $27,500 |
| Current Penalty | $27,000 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $27,500 |
| 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)(2) | 12/12/2022 | $500 | $500 | $0 | 01/29/2023 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 1509(A) | 12/12/2022 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 01/29/2023 | C - Contested | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 5042(A)(9) | 12/12/2022 | $9,000 | $9,000 | $0 | 01/29/2023 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
On June 14, 2022, an employee who worked as a Piperfitter was engaged in the demolition of 36-inch pipe section. The valve pipe separted from the wall during demolition of the pipe. The employee was working on a crew with three coworkers cutting the section of pipe. The goal was to lower the pipe to a metal cart using rigging. The employee was attempting to secure the pipe to the cart when an overhead valve pipe section fell onto the pipe. The falling section caused the pipe to push forward and pin the employee between the pipe and another pipe. The employer had failed to ensure the crew was clear of a load suspended aove them by slings. The employee incurred head injuries and was killed.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Caught Between, Construction, Crushed, Demolition, Falling Object, Head, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Pinned, Pipe, Suspended Load, Unstable Position
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1602276.015 | 48 | M | Fatality | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices |