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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307027664 - South West Engineering Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
South West Engineering Inc
Sweetwater River Bridge Bypass
Chula Vista, CA 92154
Mailing Address:
22333 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 216, Malibu, CA 90265
Union Status: Union
SIC:1611
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/12/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 01/09/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362420853 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,750 | $0 | $2,750 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,750 | $0 | $2,750 |
| 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 | 08/18/2004 | 08/23/2004 | $2,750 | $2,750 | $0 | 09/21/2004 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
On March 4, 2004, Employee #1 was assigned by his supervisor, to cut some asphalt with a gas powered cut-off saw. Employee #1 had his back turned to a Bobcat and was cutting the concrete with a cut-off saw. Employee #1 did not hear the Bobcat as it backed up onto him. Employee #1 was crouched down behind the Bobcat, and the Bobcat backed up in preparation for scoop. Employee #1 also did not hear the Bobcat's back up alarm and there was no flagman to guide the Bob Cat, while backing up. Employee #1 was hit and ran over by the Bobcat Model Number T190 Turbo with a Skid Steer Attachment, Tractor Number 8790-06. Employee #1 sustained a fractured left femur, and a fractured right ankle. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: FRACTURE, VEHICLE, ALARM, FLAGMAN, NOISE, STRUCK BY, ANKLE, BACKING UP, INATTENTION, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307027664 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers |