Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310600929 - W W Steel Fabrication Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
W W Steel Fabrication Inc
12520 Business Center Drive
Victorville, CA 92395
Mailing Address:
3551 Pegasus Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1791
NAICS: 238120/Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/28/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/10/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102547593 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $825 | $0 | $825 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $825 | $0 | $825 |
| 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 | 03/28/2008 | 04/30/2008 | $275 | $275 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1710 D03 A | 03/28/2008 | 04/30/2008 | $550 | $550 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:45 a.m. on September 28, 2007, Employee #1 was retrieving a choker from an 18,000 lb, 31 ft 4 in. long joist. He was shinning on a 3-in. flange of the joist when the joist pivoted and he lost his balance. Employee #1 fell 13 ft 8 1/2-in., landing on his right thigh and fracturing his femur. Paramedics responded within minutes. The provided emergency medical aid before transporting Employee #1 to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, where he underwent surgery. He was released after four days.
Keywords: FRACTURE, JOIST, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE, LEG, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310600929 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers |
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