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Inspection: 303586705 - Cemex
Inspection Information - Office: Ca San Bern M&T
Site Address:
Cemex
25220 Black Mountain Quarry Road
Apple Valley, CA 92307
Mailing Address:
16888 North E Street, Victorville, CA 92394
Union Status: Union
SIC:1499
NAICS: 212399/All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/15/2005
Emphasis: L:Tunnel
Case Closed: 01/22/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362186793 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 3328 B | 03/04/2005 | 03/16/2005 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:00 a.m. on January 6, 2005, Employee #1, was working as a production utility helper working for Cemex in Apple Valley, CA. The employee was moving a water blaster gun to an elevated work platform when the gun was inadvertently activated, causing a high pressure water jet (800 psi) to strike the palm of his right hand. The activation of the water gun's high pressure water occurred when the unguarded trigger contacted the guard railing on the higher level. The trigger guard around the gun's trigger had been removed prior to the accident and its removal was contrary to the recommendations of the gun's manufacturer. Employee #1 was hospitalized, where he was treated for laceration to his right hand.
Keywords:work rules, laceration, high pressure, hand, unguarded, aerial lift, puncture, water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303586705 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Production helpers |