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Inspection: 1622738.015 - Espinoza Cable Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Ca San Diego
Site Address:
Espinoza Cable Construction
Paradise Valley Rd & Bluffview Rd.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
Mailing Address:
1833 Rancho Villa Road, Ramona, CA 92065
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/17/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1947805 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $560 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $560 |
| 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 | 3203(B)(1) | 02/17/2023 | 03/23/2023 | $225 | $225 | $0 | 03/27/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3395(I) | 02/17/2023 | 03/23/2023 | $335 | $335 | $0 | 03/27/2023 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 6:30 p.m. on August 12, 2022, an employee was removing traffic control equipm ent from a highway work zone that was setup for use during excavation for utilit y cable installation. While the employee and a coworker were taking down a flag and stanchion road sign, the employee was struck by a motor vehicle. The employe e flew approximately 10 feet and landed on the sidewalk, sustaining multiple blu nt force injuries. The employee was transported to the hospital, where he was p ronounced dead but remained on life support until 3:20 p.m. on August 24, 2022. The employee had site specific city approved traffic control plans and equipment provided to the employees for the job. The accident was caused by the driver of the private vehicle.
Keywords:blunt force, blunt force trauma, highway work zone, motor vehicle, road, struck by, traffic accident, traffic control, work zone
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1622738.015 | Fatality | Construction laborers |