Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300788361 - Casper Company
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Casper Company
3825 Brancroft Dr
Spring Valley, CA 91977
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3531
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/17/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/07/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362066680 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | $19,125 |
| Current Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $7,500 |
| 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 A07 | 06/14/2002 | 07/17/2002 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 11/04/2002 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1596 A | 06/14/2002 | 07/17/2002 | $0 | $375 | $0 | 11/04/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 1595 A | 06/14/2002 | 07/17/2002 | $6,750 | $18,000 | $0 | 11/04/2002 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on January 25, 2001, Employee #1 of Casper Company was operating a mini excavator (Bobcat Model Number 331). Employees were in the process of demolishing concrete prior to installing a cell phone tower. The track on the excavator came loose from the drive mechanism and the employees were attempting to repair it in the field. The excavator tipped over crushing Employee #1's foot when part of the rollover cage landed on it. Employee #1 sustained severe injuries to his left foot which subsequently required amputation. Employee #1 was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: EXCAVATION, AMPUTATED, DEMOLITION, CRUSHED, TOWER, CONCRETE, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300788361 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |
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