Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301125647 - Blocka Construction Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Blocka Construction Inc.
450 Ryder St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
Mailing Address:
4455 Enterprise St., Fremont, CA 94538
Union Status: Union
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/13/2006
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 06/02/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101483584 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $25,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 12/22/2006 | 12/21/2006 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/29/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 23200004 A02 | 12/22/2006 | 01/11/2007 | $3,000 | $20,000 | $0 | 12/29/2006 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 14, 2006, Employee #1 was salvaging bolts to install busbars for circuit breakers when he contacted an energized 440-volt circuit. He touched the conductors with both hands, receiving a strong electric shock and sustaining serious injuries. Fire Department paramedics responded and revived Employee #1; he was then transported to the hospital, where he was treated for 14 days.
Keywords: ELECTRICAL, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, ELECTRIC SHOCK, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301125647 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Supervisors; electricians & power transm. install. |
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