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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310817440 - Galpin Motors Inc Dba Star B Ranch
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Galpin Motors Inc Dba Star B Ranch
28428 Hwy 78
Ramona, CA 92065
Mailing Address:
15505 Roscoe Blvd, North Hills, CA 91343
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0219
NAICS: 112990/All Other Animal Production
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/13/2008
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 02/04/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101072213 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 10 | 12 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 9 | 10 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $21,375 | $0 | $0 | $7,800 | $0 | $29,175 |
| Current Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $6,870 | $0 | $10,245 |
| 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 | 11/13/2008 | 01/02/2009 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/11/2008 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 B | 11/13/2008 | 01/02/2009 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 12/11/2008 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 23200002 A01 | 11/13/2008 | 01/02/2009 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 12/11/2008 | L - State Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 23200002 A02 | 11/13/2008 | 01/02/2009 | $0 | $375 | $0 | 12/11/2008 | L - State Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 23400017 C | 11/13/2008 | 01/02/2009 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 12/11/2008 | L - State Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3203 A | 11/13/2008 | 01/02/2009 | $0 | $185 | $0 | 12/11/2008 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 3314 G02 | 11/13/2008 | 01/02/2009 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 12/11/2008 | L - State Settlement | |
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 3314 H01 | 11/13/2008 | 01/02/2009 | $0 | $185 | $0 | 12/11/2008 | L - State Settlement | |
| 9. | 01009 | Other | 3314 J01 | 11/13/2008 | 01/02/2009 | $0 | $185 | $0 | 12/11/2008 | L - State Settlement | |
| 10. | 01010 | Other | 3395 E03 | 11/13/2008 | 01/02/2009 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 12/11/2008 | L - State Settlement | |
| 11. | 02001 | Serious | 23200002 A03 A | 11/13/2008 | 11/28/2008 | $3,375 | $3,375 | $0 | 12/11/2008 | L - State Settlement | |
| 12. | 03001 | Other | 23050004 A | 11/13/2008 | 11/28/2008 | $5,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 12/11/2008 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and Employee #2 were ranch hands for Galpin Motors, Incorporated dba Star B Ranch. Employee #1 sustained second degree burns to his hands, ear, face, and significant hearing loss to his right ear while trouble shooting an electrical problem at an SDGE meter panel using a Craftsman's AutoRanging Digital Multimeter Model 82175 (Serial Number 20061293403). When he touched the power leads and ground with the test leads from the meter, the hand held multi-meter exploded. The operating manual for the multi-meter involved in the accident stated not to measure alternating current (AC) on any circuit whose voltage exceeds 250 volts. The SDGE meter panel box was rated at 480 volts with the voltage ranging from 277 volts to 480 volts. The multi-meter was rated by the manufacturer for indoor use in accordance with Overvoltage Category II Pollution Degree 2, which includes local level, appliance, portable equipment, etc. and for single phase receptacle connected loads. The work being performed by Employee #1 on the SDGE meter panel was considered to be a Category IV three phase at utility connection (meter panel to transformer to power lines). Employee #2 was standing next to Employee #1 when the explosion happened. Employee #2 took Employee #1 over to the shop area and removed ice packs from the freezer section of the refrigerator and gave them to Employee #1. Employee #1 put the ice packs on his burnt hands. Paramedics arrived 20 minutes after 911 was called. Employee #1 was admitted to the UCSD Burn Center around 6:00 p.m. on May 14, 2008.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRICAL, EAR, ELECTRICAL WORK, EXPLOSION, HEARING LOSS, ELECTRICAL FAULT, FACE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310817440 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Laborers, except construction |