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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310199161 - American Caisson Inc Dba The Mahaffey Companies
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
American Caisson Inc Dba The Mahaffey Companies
East Bound 118 Fwy., East Of Yosemite St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Mailing Address:
1800 So. Alameda St., Compton, CA 90221
Union Status: Union
SIC:1611
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/11/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 01/21/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102537206 | ||
| Accident | 102537222 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,440 | $0 | $0 | $545 | $0 | $1,985 |
| Current Penalty | $3,600 | $0 | $0 | $335 | $0 | $3,935 |
| 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 | 1509 A | 12/11/2007 | 12/26/2007 | $135 | $135 | $0 | 01/11/2008 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3395 E03 | 12/11/2007 | 12/26/2007 | $200 | $410 | $0 | 01/11/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 1712 C01 | 12/11/2007 | 12/26/2007 | $3,600 | $1,440 | $0 | 01/11/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:34 p.m. on October 26, 2007, Employee #1, an oiler/laborer, and a coworker, a rig/drill operator, were working on a sound wall construction project along the Route 118 Freeway. They were drilling a 16 ft deep by 16 in. diameter hole for installation of caissons. According to witnesses, Employee #1 jumped and grabbed on the shaft of the drill and locked arms and feet around it. The drill shaft was spinning and he was unable to hold his arms around it. As Employee #1's arms came off, his body continued to spin and his head struck against some rebar located within 3 ft of the drill shaft. He was pronounced dead at 2:47 p.m., and his body was transported to the Ventura County Coroner's facility.
Keywords: HEAD, ROTATING PARTS, INSTALLING, ROTATING SHAFT, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, DRILL RIG--NON-OIL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310199161 | Fatality | Fracture | Boilermakers |