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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300816659 - Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc.
On Yosemite Ave, W Of R St
Merced, CA 95348
Mailing Address:
3504 N Hwy 59, Merced, CA 95348
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/06/2004
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 08/12/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362340978 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $520 | $0 | $520 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $520 | $0 | $520 |
| 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 | 1541 C02 | 01/12/2004 | 02/14/2004 | $85 | $85 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1593 H | 01/12/2004 | 02/14/2004 | $260 | $260 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 B02 | 01/12/2004 | 02/14/2004 | $175 | $175 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 13, 2003, Employee #1, a 17-year-old laborer was assisting the loader operator in smoothing out the gravel in an excavation containing a concrete manhole. The loader operator poured gravel into the excavation and Employee #1 was in the trench moving the gravel with a shovel. The loader operator stopped the loader facing the trench, placed it in neutral, set the parking brake, turned off the engine and descended the loader to speak with Employee #1. While speaking with Employee #1 the loader started to roll towards the open trench. Employee #1 ran to the back side of the concrete manhole, in line with the path of travel of the loader. The loader struck and pushed the manhole, pinching Employee #1 between the concrete manhole and trench wall. The loader was found to have oil on the brake pads causing them to slip. Employee #1 suffered fractures and was hospitalized.
Keywords: FRACTURE, WALL, BRAKE, PINNED, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, LOADER, MANHOLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300816659 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers |