Inspection Detail

Inspection: 301118550 - Moore Fence Co

Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office

Inspection Nr: 301118550

Report ID: 0950632

Date Opened: 10/21/2003

Site Address:
Moore Fence Co
35109 Hwy 79 S
Warner Springs, CA 92086

Mailing Address:
P O Box 1297, Perris, CA 92571

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1799

NAICS: 238190/ Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 02/03/2004

Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)

Case Closed: 08/12/2008

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101060481

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations				6		6
Current Violations				6		6
Initial Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$2,915	$0	$2,915
Current Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$2,915	$0	$2,915
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Latest Event
1.	01001	Other	342 A	02/04/2004	02/09/2004	$2,250	$2,250	$0	-
2.	01002	Other	1509 A	02/04/2004	02/09/2004	$110	$110	$0	-
3.	01003	Other	14300029 B01	02/04/2004	02/09/2004	$225	$225	$0	-
4.	01004	Other	1509 B	02/04/2004	03/17/2004	$110	$110	$0	-
5.	01005	Other	1512 B	02/04/2004	03/17/2004	$110	$110	$0	-
6.	01006	Other	1509 E	02/04/2004	03/17/2004	$110	$110	$0	-

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201066636

Event: 08/27/2003

Fire from a Gas Leak Burns an Employee's Arms and Legs

On August 27, 2003, a foreman (Employee #1) and other employees were drilling holes in the ground for fence posts. The gas utility had marked the gas lines in the area. Employees of Moore Fence Company were staying at least 2 feet away from the marked underground lines. After drilling approximately 17 holes, the drill penetrated a propane gas line that was inadequately marked and caused a propane gas leak. The mobile home park management was notified of this leak, and all work on the project stopped. While mobile home management was locating and turning off gas valves to this area, an unknown ignition source ignited the propane gas that had accumulated near the leak and caused a fire. The fire burned Employee #1. He had been standing in the area, away from the gas leak, ensuring that other people stayed away. Employee #1 was hospitalized with second-degree burns to his arms and legs.

Keywords: BURN, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, GAS, AUGER, GAS LEAK, PROPANE, ARM, LEG

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301118550			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Construction laborers

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