Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300824760 - Acme Electric Co
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
Acme Electric Co
1025 South Kilroy Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/09/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 06/15/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101105583 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,750 |
| Current Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,750 |
| 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 | Serious | 3556 A | 04/12/2007 | 04/27/2007 | $6,750 | $6,750 | $0 | 05/02/2007 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
On November 15, 2006, Employee #1 was using a jackhammer to excavate 6 feet below a concrete surface for the installation of a grounding rod. While he was using the jackhammer on the concrete its bit broke off, causing Employee #1 fell into a concrete conduit box. He pierced his chest with the grounding rod and was killed.
Keywords: CHEST, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, JACKHAMMER, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FALL, PUNCTURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300824760 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Construction laborers |
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