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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309689198 - Batzer Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Medford
Site Address:
Batzer Inc
1112 Progress Dr
Medford, OR 97501
Mailing Address:
Po Box 4460, Medford, OR 97501
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1542
NAICS: 236220/Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/29/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/31/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101620672 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100147 F02 I | 04/19/2006 | 05/06/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/03/2006 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on February 9, 2006, Employee #1 from Pape Machinery, reported to a service call for a water truck at Batzer Construction site in Medford, Oregon. Employee #1 received the keys from the driver of the water truck and began his diagnostic work. He crawled under the operating truck to begin performing maintenance. During the process, Employee #1's collar of his work shirt and coveralls became caught on a projecting set screw on the rotating pump shaft. The set screw pulled him into the pump shaft. The driver of the truck and the construction supervisor heard the accident and ran over to help the victim. They assessed the situation, turned off the truck, and called 911 for help. Paramedics arrived, provided first aid and secured Employee #1 for transport to the hospital. Employee #1 died in route to the hospital emergency room.
Keywords: HEAD, ROTATING SHAFT, SET SCREW, FRACTURE, MAINTENANCE, MECHANIC, CAUGHT BY, CONSTRUCTION, LOCKOUT, TRUCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309689198 | Occupation not reported |