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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310196803 - Blois Construction Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Blois Construction Inc.
Corner Of Wells Rd. & Citrus Dr.
Ventura, CA 93001
Mailing Address:
3201 Sturgis Rd., Oxnard, CA 93030
Union Status: Union
SIC:1794
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/16/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 03/19/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101118560 | ||
| Accident | 101118578 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $16,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,200 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | 15410001 A01 | 07/16/2007 | 07/19/2007 | $2,500 | $16,200 | $0 | 07/30/2007 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:44 a.m. on April 11, 2007, two employees were cleaning in-and-around a 24-in. newly installed water pipe in an approximately 4-ft to 5-ft wide, 10-ft to 14 ft deep, and 80-ft long trench. They were working at the west side of the trench at an approximately 12-ft depth, when the newly excavated side of the trench collapsed onto the employees. One employee was buried in dirt up to his waist the other one up to his chest. Both employees sustained bruises, and abrasions. Employee #1 was hospitalized over night and Employee #2 was hospitalized then released later the same day.
Keywords: CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, ABRASION, WATER PIPE, CAVE-IN, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310196803 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 2 | 310196803 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Laborers, except construction |