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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301278487 - Mywi Fabricators Inc
Inspection Information - Office: High Hazard Unit - South
Site Address:
Mywi Fabricators Inc
27501 Corona Rd
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Mailing Address:
2115 Edwards Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1791
NAICS: 238120/Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/27/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/05/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101691772 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:30 p.m. on November 5, 2003, Employee #1 was installing an 8 in. diameter steel diagonal brace that would not correctly position itself into the bolt hole from Employee #'s position on the ladder. Employee #1 had to use a sledge hammer to assist in lining up the brace with the proper bolt position. Employee #1 used the sledgehammer and on the second blow fell approximately 11 ft 6 in. to the ground. Another employee stated that Employee #1 fell from the weight of the sledgehammer as he swung to hit the brace. Employee #1 sustained a serious back injury that required surgery. He was employed by MYWI Fabricators, Inc. MYWI had an active OSHA program and all employees were trained in fall protection.
Keywords: INSTALLING, LADDER, BACK, BOLT, BRACE, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301278487 | Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported |