Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310063557 - Andes Construction Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
Andes Construction Incorporated
1950 Franklin St
Oakland, CA 94612
Mailing Address:
5305 E 12th St, Oakland, CA 94601
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/17/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/05/2008
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 101502730 |
Investigation Summary
On April 16, 2008, Employee #1 was excavating a trench with a backhoe. In this process, the grab bucket struck a structure. Employee #2 was requested to evaluate the situation. He began cleaning around the damaged pipe with a shovel. As Employee #1 entered the trench, there was an electric explosion, causing substantial fire. Employee #2 suffered second degree burn. He was released after first aid. However, Employee #1 was admitted in the St. Francis Memorial hospital, where he was treated and discharged on April 23, 2008.
Keywords: BURN, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL FAULT, BACKHOE, FOOT
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 310063557 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Construction laborers |