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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300891363 - S.F. Municipal Railway
Inspection Information - Office: San Francisco District Office
Site Address:
S.F. Municipal Railway
1940 Harrison St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4131
NAICS: 485210/Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/23/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/24/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361572381 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,120 | $0 | $0 | $2,010 | $0 | $12,130 |
| Current Penalty | $2,970 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $3,530 |
| 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 | 23050004 A | 12/23/2002 | 01/25/2003 | $0 | $375 | $0 | 01/31/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A07 | 12/23/2002 | 01/25/2003 | $110 | $420 | $0 | 01/31/2003 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3382 A | 12/23/2002 | 01/25/2003 | $225 | $375 | $0 | 01/31/2003 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 5185 K | 12/23/2002 | 01/25/2003 | $0 | $280 | $0 | 01/31/2003 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5185 O | 12/23/2002 | 01/25/2003 | $225 | $375 | $0 | 01/31/2003 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 5162 C | 12/23/2002 | 01/25/2003 | $0 | $185 | $0 | 01/31/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 02001 | Serious | 5185 B | 12/23/2002 | 12/27/2002 | $2,700 | $5,060 | $0 | 01/31/2003 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 8. | 03001 | Serious | 5185 H | 12/23/2002 | 12/27/2002 | $270 | $5,060 | $0 | 01/31/2003 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:21 a.m. on July 5, 2002, Employees #1 and #2 were starting the ignition of public transportation diesel buses that were stored in a large warehouse in San Francisco, CA. In addition to starting the buses in the morning, service employees also performed maintenance on these buses. Sometimes employees required jump starters because these buses developed dead batteries during overnight storage. Employees #1 and #2 were injured when they were using a six-month-old, portable jump starter. The portable jump starter was a Goodall Model 13-024 Portable Boost-All 12/24 volt jump starting, battery powered charger, Serial Number 84479. The Boost-All had been charging all night, without the benefit of opening the unit to ventilate the battery-holding chamber. An explosion occurred within the battery charger when the leads from the Boost-All were directly connected to each of the terminal posts of bus 6277's drained batteries. This was its first use that day. Both injured employees were taken to San Francisco General Hospital. Employee #1 suffered a laceration on his upper lip that required stitches. He walked towards the bus when the explosion occurred. Employee #2 suffered hearing loss in both ears, with significant loss in his left ear. He must wear a hearing aid in his left ear and suffered tinnitus.
Keywords: BATTERY, VEHICLE, JUMP START, BATTERY CHARGER, EAR, EXPLOSION, HEARING LOSS, LACERATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300891363 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Helpers, mechanics and repairers | ||
| 2 | 300891363 | Non Hospitalized injury | Hearing Loss | Helpers, mechanics and repairers |