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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312660954 - Scholten Roofing Service Co
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Scholten Roofing Service Co
10715 Springdale Ave
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Mailing Address:
23401 Madero St Ste C, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/22/2009
Planning Guide: Health-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/31/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101806404 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,275 | $0 | $5,275 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $275 | $0 | $275 |
| 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 | 10/22/2009 | 11/22/2009 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 10/29/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 14300029 B03 | 10/22/2009 | 11/22/2009 | $275 | $275 | $0 | 10/29/2009 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:15 p.m. on April 28, 2009, Employee #1, a roofer, was applying the second and final coating (Elastahyde Acrylic Reflective Roof Coating) onto the surface of a commercial roof, using an airless sprayer and Graco roof Rake GH 733 pump, when it became clogged. The pump, which was stationed at ground level, was connected by 300 feet of hose to a Graco Pistol-Grip Mastic Flo-Gun, with safety latch, connected to a heavy duty extension pole with a Graco GHD 955 Tip, without tip guard. The airless sprayer operated at 3,000 pounds per square inch of pressure. Employee #1 attempted to remove the clog by stabilizing the wand between his legs and turning the "SwitchTip" handle with his right hand. In order to deflect the spray from his eyes and face, he placed his left hand about four inches back and away from the nozzle. The clog did not release from the nozzle, but allowed a high pressure stream of coating to shoot into the inside base of the middle finger of his left hand. The stream of coating created a 0.125-inch laceration to his finger and injected the coating into his finger. Employee #1 was not wearing gloves. He was taken to the hospital, where his finger was treated, but later amputated. He was hospitalized for his injury.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, PPE, FINGER, CLOGGED, LACERATION, COATING OPERATION, ROOFER, PUMP, SPRAYING RIG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312660954 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Roofers |