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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300783248 - Bickerton Iron Works, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Bickerton Iron Works, Inc.
1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Montebello, CA 91754
Mailing Address:
22118 S Vermont Avenue, Torrance, CA 90502
Union Status: Union
SIC:1799
NAICS: 238190/ Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/24/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 09/24/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101054856 | ||
| Accident | 101054864 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on September 22, 2003, Employee #1, an apprentice ironworker, was assigned to help transfer welding equipment to a welder's station. In front of the welder's station there was a bundle of decking lying across a beam. Employee #1 stepped onto the bundle of decking material to get to the welder's station. The metal decking was moist, due to condensation, and he slipped and fell approximately 14 feet. Employee #1 was hospitalized at LAC/USA Medical Center and treated for a double compound fracture to his left leg and a fractured ankle on his right leg. A detailed investigation revealed that Employee #1 was not wearing fall protection; however ironworkers are exempt from the requirement of fall protection below 15 feet high.
Keywords: FRACTURE, IRON WORKER, SLIP, STEEL ERECTION, METAL DECKING, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, SLIPPERY SURFACE, ANKLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300783248 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers |