Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314323924 - Ghilotti Bros. Inc.,
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Ghilotti Bros. Inc.,
Russell Road/Hwy 80 West Bound
Fairfield, CA 94534
Mailing Address:
525 Jacoby Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
Union Status: Union
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/29/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Arrastim, S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 12/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102411675 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2010, Employee #1 was working as a laborer for Ghilotti Bros., Inc. Ghilotti Brothers was a roadway construction company under contract to complete a roadway extension in Fairfield, CA. Employee #1 was moving 14-inch beams from the bottom of an incline to a location closer to the work area. The beams were connected to a hook on the bucket of an excavator by 0.375-inch inch wire rope. The beams were then dragged up the hill and placed on dunnage at the top. While in transit, the forward end of each beam was raised approximately five feet above grade, with the back end of the beam dragging on the ground. After the beams were lowered onto the dunnage, Employee #1 rolled them into position using a 4 in. by 4 in. piece of lumber. Employee #1 was rolling a 14-inch steel beam into position, when the beam slipped. Excess weight was transferred to the piece of lumber, which struck Employee #1 in the face, causing serious injuries. He sustained a concussion, several broken teeth, and fractures to the right side of his jaw in three places. He was transported to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, CA, for further treatment.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HIGHWAY, STEEL BEAM, CONSTRUCTION, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314323924 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Laborers, except construction |
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