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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307335240 - Christensen Bros.
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
Christensen Bros.
1630 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94703
Mailing Address:
134 Molitas Rd., Danville, CA 94526
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1751
NAICS: 238130/Framing Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/30/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 07/13/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361626278 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,800 |
| Current Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,800 |
| 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 | 1709 B01 | 12/01/2004 | 12/11/2004 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $0 | 12/22/2004 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:00 a.m. on September 29, 2004, Employee #1 removed a brace from a steel beam with dimensions of 2 in. by 6 in. by 26 ft. He detached the brace to facilitate laying sheets of underlayment plywood onto the subfloor. The steel beam became unstable without the brace, causing it to overturn. Employee #1 was struck by the falling beam. He was transported to a hospital, where he remained for 5 days and 4 nights for treatment.
Keywords: STEEL BEAM, UNSECURED, BRACE, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307335240 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |