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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305353948 - Mesa Contracting Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Mesa Contracting Corporation
Jeffrey & Trabuco
Irvine, CA 92618
Mailing Address:
205 W Bristol Ln, Orange, CA 92865
Union Status: Union
SIC:1794
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/25/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/11/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362472342 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $19,350 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $24,350 |
| Current Penalty | $14,675 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $19,675 |
| 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 | 10/25/2004 | 10/28/2004 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4070 A | 10/25/2004 | 11/12/2004 | $275 | $4,950 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 4002 A | 10/25/2004 | 11/12/2004 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 17, 2004, Employee #1 was conducting a routine inspection of a Caterpillar tractor scraper, Model Number 651-B, when he observed a hydraulic fluid leak. To further investigate the source of the leak, he climbed on top of the engine compartment of the tractor. Access to the top of the tractor was provided by a swing-type wire rope step, which led to an intermediate platform located near the engine in the front section of the tractor. The platform was 36 inches by 30 inches and was 54 inches above the ground level. The top cover for the engine was 46 inches above the intermediate platform and there was no step between this platform and the top to facilitate the 46 inch climb. After determining the source of the leak, Employee #1 was climbing down from the top of the engine to the intermediate platform when his right leg became caught in the cooling fan that was running next to the platform. He suffered multiple fractures to his right leg and was hospitalized for 4 days. The fan did not have a protective cover.
Keywords: FRACTURE, ROTATING PARTS, FAN BLADE, REPAIR, GUARD, MECHANIC, STRUCK BY, TRACTOR, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305353948 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Heavy equipment mechanics |