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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310823216 - San Joaquin Helicopter
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
San Joaquin Helicopter
31644 Millux Rd
Arvin, CA 93203
Mailing Address:
1407 S Lexington St, Delano, CA 93215
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0721
NAICS: 115112/ Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/05/2007
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 12/29/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362057903 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $560 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $560 |
| 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 | 3203 A07 D | 10/10/2007 | 10/15/2007 | $560 | $560 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At about 2:00 p.m. on April 16, 2007, Employee #1 (tractor operator) and Employee #2 (ground operations foreman) of San Joaquin Helicopters were trying to start a company truck at the company's remote work yard. Employee #1 poured gasoline from a can into the truck's carburetor as another coworker began to start the vehicle. Vapors in the engine compartment ignited and flames spread to some spilled gas on Employee #1's hand. Employee #1 tossed the can behind him and onto Employee #2, who was standing nearby. The burning gas covered his upper torso, resulting in his burn injuries. Both Employee #1 and Employee #2 were taken to Kern Medical Center for initial treatment, and then transferred to the Sherman Oaks Burn Center where they were hospitalized for further treatments.
Keywords: BURN, MAINTENANCE, AGRICULTURE, FIRE, EXPLOSION, TRUCK, FACE, GASOLINE, HAND, GAS CAN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310823216 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators | ||
| 2 | 310823216 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors, related agricultural occupations |