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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307395392 - Nichols Diamond Tool Inc.Dba Nichols Concrete Cutt
Inspection Information - Office: San Francisco District Office
Site Address:
Nichols Diamond Tool Inc.Dba Nichols Concrete Cutt
1355 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Mailing Address:
2625 Fair Oaks Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063
Union Status: Union
SIC:1795
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/05/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 12/31/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361563067 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,450 | $0 | $5,450 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $950 | $0 | $950 |
| 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 | 07/27/2006 | 08/01/2006 | $500 | $5,000 | $0 | 08/17/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1734 A | 07/27/2006 | 08/01/2006 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 1734 B02 | 07/27/2006 | 08/01/2006 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 26, 2006, Employee #1 and a coworker, both journeymen, were assigned to remove all wood shelving and material stored near the room ceiling and then demolish the plaster ceiling around existing fire sprinklers. They were then to remove a sliding door and the front portion of a concrete wall and pull the plaster ceiling down with bobcat. Employee #1 decided to change the work plan without consulting with the supervisor. The two workers started to cut the concrete wall inside the room before finishing the removal of the plaster ceiling. As they were cutting the concrete wall, the ceiling came down, struck Employee #1's legs and fractured them. Employee #1 was somewhat protected by scaffolding in the room. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: FRACTURE, DEMOLITION, COLLAPSE, CEILING, WORK RULES, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, CONCRETE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307395392 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Concrete and terrazzo finishers |