Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303591184 - Metropolitan Water District Of Southern California
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino Mining &Tunneling District Office
Site Address:
Metropolitan Water District Of Southern California
31333 Heitz Lane
Temecula, CA 92591
Mailing Address:
550 E Alessandro Blvd, Riverside, CA 92508
Union Status: Union
SIC:4941
NAICS: 221310/Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/11/2007
Emphasis: L:Tunnel
Case Closed: 08/05/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362186629 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,600 |
| 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 | 1713 B | 07/23/2007 | 07/26/2007 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 08/17/2007 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 1713 B01 | 07/23/2007 | 07/26/2007 | $0 | $3,600 | $0 | 08/17/2007 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On June 12, 2007, Employee #1 was working on a manhole junction box, pipeline Number 5, stripping forms. He climbed on the side of a form, 10 ft by 14 ft, weighing approximately 1,100 pounds, to loosen a bolt. The form fell on its side pinning him against the trench. He suffered a fractured hip and was hospitalized.
Keywords: PINNED, CAUGHT BY, TRENCH, CAUGHT BETWEEN, STRUCK BY, MANHOLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303591184 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Heavy equipment mechanics |
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