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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300793866 - Pyramid Construction
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Pyramid Construction
2995 Imperial Ave
El Centro, CA 92243
Mailing Address:
839 Dogwood Rd, Heber, CA 92249
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/29/2003
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 04/09/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362032500 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $15,750 | $0 | $0 | $2,360 | $0 | $18,110 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $0 | $450 |
| 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 | 08/22/2003 | 09/09/2003 | $0 | $2,250 | $0 | 09/18/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1509 C | 08/22/2003 | 09/09/2003 | $0 | $110 | $0 | 09/18/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 1509 A | 08/22/2003 | 09/09/2003 | $450 | $15,750 | $0 | 09/18/2003 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On April 10, 2003, Employee #1 was working as a laborer, assisting equipment operators. They were installing water pipes and valves in ditches at a new construction site. Employee #1 was wrapping and taping a valve assembly. The valve assembly was suspended by a lifting strap from a forklift, at an estimated height of three feet above the ground. The strap slipped and the valve assembly dropped, striking Employee #1's left hand. He received crushing injuries and sustained amputations to four of his fingers. Employee #1 was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, INSTALLING, HOISTING MECHANISM, FINGER, CRUSHED, VALVE, STRUCK BY, WATER PIPE, FALLING OBJECT, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300793866 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |