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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315073387 - Palmer Tank & Construction, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Palmer Tank & Construction, Inc.
Hwy 65, 1/4 Mi N Of Merced
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Mailing Address:
2464 S. Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3443
NAICS: 332420/Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/29/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/01/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101085868 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,450 | $0 | $5,450 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,700 | $0 | $2,700 |
| 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 | 03/29/2012 | 04/11/2012 | $2,250 | $5,000 | $0 | 04/10/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3276 D01 | 03/29/2012 | 04/11/2012 | $450 | $450 | $0 | 04/10/2012 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10:07 a.m. on December 10, 2011, Employee #1, an employee of Palmer Tank & Construction, Inc., was on the top of a separated metal extension ladder performing unspecified work duties. The ladder slipped and Employee #1 fell approximately 12 ft. Employee #1 sustained rib, scapula, and cervical fractures and was hospitalized.
Keywords: FRACTURE, EXTENSION LADDER, SHOULDER, LADDER, METAL LADDER, RIB, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315073387 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers |