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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307027375 - Hoffman Southwest Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Hoffman Southwest Corporation
Torrey Pines Dr
San Dieg, CA 92111
Mailing Address:
23311 Madero St, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4959
NAICS: 488490/Other Support Activities for Road Transportation
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/24/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/12/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362435745 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $685 | $0 | $18,685 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,185 | $0 | $2,185 |
| 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 | 14300007 B02 | 05/26/2004 | 07/12/2004 | $500 | $500 | $0 | 07/08/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 05/26/2004 | 07/12/2004 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 07/08/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 3328 C | 05/26/2004 | 05/31/2004 | $1,500 | $18,000 | $0 | 07/08/2004 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On January 27, 2004, Employee #1 was operating a high pressure (1,800 PSI) water hose to clean out sewer lines in a public street. When the hose ruptured, a piece of it struck Employee #1's head. He was hospitalized for a serious head injury with internal bleeding. Employee #1 had previously noted and reported to his employer that this high pressure hose was worn and abraded in areas along its length. The employer did not routinely inspect or replace these high pressure hoses prior to their failure. The hose was manufactured by Pirana Hose Products (Model Number SP16, 1-in.-diameter, 1,000-ft-long, and tested at 25,000 psi).
Keywords: HEAD, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, RUPTURE, HIGH PRESSURE, WATER HOSE, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, FLYING OBJECT, PRESSURE RELEASE, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307027375 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |