Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310489570 - H.L. Moe Company Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
H.L. Moe Company Inc
233 S Brand Bl
Glendale, CA 91204
Mailing Address:
614 W Colorado St, Glendale, CA 91204
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/26/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 11/27/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102471570 |
Investigation Summary
On October 25, 2007, Employee #1, an experienced plumber, was working at a mixed residential/retail construction project. He was securing the small end of a 2 by 4 stud to hold in place a drain pipe that he was installing. Employee #1 had run out of nails and observed near his work area a nail gun left unattended by a coworker of another employer. He had never used a nail gun before and although he was not readily familiar with its use, he decided to use it to secure the 2-by-4. He was holding the nail gun in his right hand when it double fired and a nail punctured his left index finger. He sustained injuries that required hospitalization. Employee #1 later stated that he had been in error to use the nail gun and that he wished he had found some loose nails. The nail gun was inspected on October 29, 2007, and no obvious defects were found with it. The owner stated that the pressure of the gun at the time of the accident was in accordance with the manufacturer's ratings, and that Employee #1 had used the nail gun without his permission or knowledge.
Keywords: PORTABLE POWER TOOL, INSTALLING, FINGER, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, INEXPERIENCE, STRUCK BY, UNTRAINED, PUNCTURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310489570 | Hospitalized injury | Puncture | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices |
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