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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311075311 - Contra Costa Community College District
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Contra Costa Community College District
2600 Mission Bell Drive
San Pablo, CA 94806
Mailing Address:
500 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553
Union Status: Union
SIC:8222
NAICS: 611210/Junior Colleges
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/12/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/13/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102410347 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,060 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $10,060 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,100 | $0 | $1,100 |
| 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 | 04/13/2010 | 04/16/2010 | $500 | $5,000 | $0 | 05/03/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3210 C | 04/13/2010 | 04/23/2010 | $600 | $5,060 | $0 | 05/03/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:30 a.m. on January 6, 2010, a maintenance mechanic was replacing the ballast system for the fluorescent lighting that was atop the false ceiling of a spray booth. The spray booth was located in the auto shop of the Automotive Technology building in Contra Costa Community College. The false ceiling was comprised of a light-gauge, unreinforced sheet metal with Plexiglas window inserts to allow lighting to pass through to the work area below. The mechanic utilized a 10-ft stepladder to access a panel that was part of the false ceiling, and then climbed on top of the false ceiling through this access point. While replacing the ballast, the false ceiling collapsed and the mechanic fell approximately 8.25 ft and landed on the concrete floor below. Emergency medical services were notified, and the mechanic was transported to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek for treatment. The mechanic suffered a fractured pelvis and required hospitalization for approximately 2 weeks.
Keywords: BALLAST--LIGHTING, FRACTURE, LIGHTING CIRCUIT, WORK RULES, MECHANIC, LIGHTING, PELVIS, FALL, FALL PROTECTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311075311 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Specified mechanics and repairers |