Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310811336 - Brian F Smith & Associates
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Brian F Smith & Associates
14010 Poway Rd Ste A
Poway, CA 92064
Mailing Address:
14678 Ibex Ct, San Diego, CA 92129
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8412
NAICS: 712120/Historical Sites
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/30/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/11/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101066181 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 9 | 10 | |||
| Current Violations | 10 | 10 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,710 | $0 | $0 | $7,075 | $0 | $10,785 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,835 | $0 | $2,835 |
| 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 | 342 A | 10/30/2007 | 12/04/2007 | $1,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 11/26/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3395 C | 10/30/2007 | 12/04/2007 | $150 | $205 | $0 | 11/26/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3395 E01 | 10/30/2007 | 12/04/2007 | $150 | $205 | $0 | 11/26/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 5144 C02 A | 10/30/2007 | 12/04/2007 | $150 | $205 | $0 | 11/26/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5144 D03 C2B | 10/30/2007 | 12/04/2007 | $100 | $305 | $0 | 11/26/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 5144 E01 | 10/30/2007 | 12/04/2007 | $135 | $135 | $0 | 11/26/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 5144 F01 | 10/30/2007 | 12/04/2007 | $225 | $305 | $0 | 11/26/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 5144 K01 | 10/30/2007 | 12/04/2007 | $225 | $305 | $0 | 11/26/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01009 | Other | 5155 E01 | 10/30/2007 | 12/04/2007 | $300 | $410 | $0 | 11/26/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 02001 | Other | 3203 A04 | 10/30/2007 | 11/13/2007 | $400 | $3,710 | $0 | 11/26/2007 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On April 10, 2007, Employee #1 was working for Brian F. Smith & Associates, a firm that provided consultation on biological studies, archaeological surveys, Native American site surveys, and paleontological studies. Their activities involve excavating, screening, and documenting. Between January and April of 2007, Employee #1 had worked full-time as an excavator at the remote dig sites 4SRANCH, Borrego 138, and Otay Ranch. On April 10, he fell ill. He went to Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla, CA, where he was treated with IV fluid for a period of approximately four days. On April 14, he was diagnosed with Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, an infection with the spores of the fungus Coccidioides immitis, often found in desert regions.
Keywords: EXCAVATION, LUNG, INHALATION, INFECTION, RESPIRATORY TRACT, EXCAVATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310811336 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Surveyors and mapping scientists |
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