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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311069256 - Crusader Fence Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Crusader Fence Company, Inc.
Hercules Middle High Sch., 1900 Refugio Valley Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547
Mailing Address:
3115 Gold Valley Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Union Status: Union
SIC:1799
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/04/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 10/09/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101487015 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,950 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $9,950 |
| Current Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 |
| 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 | 08/08/2008 | 09/10/2008 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 1542 A03 | 08/08/2008 | 08/18/2008 | $1,800 | $4,950 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:45 p.m. on March 26, 2008, Employee #1 was preparing to set a post for a backstop in a 2-ft. by 8-ft shaft (hole #3). Employee #1's coworker was operating a Sky Trak All Terrain Powered Industrial. The post was suspended by rigging from the Powered Industrial Truck. Employee #1's coworker was driving towards the shaft and was approximately 15 ft. away from the shaft, when the post began to sway. Employee #1 tried to stabilize the shaft, took approximately three steps backwards, and fell into the shaft. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for a fractured right femur as a result of the accident. There was no cover over the shaft at the time of the accident.
Keywords: FRACTURE, RIGGING, INSTALLING, CONSTRUCTION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, FALL, LOST BALANCE, UNGUARDED, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311069256 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers |