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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315773572 - Arb Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Foster City District Office
Site Address:
Arb Inc.
In Front Of 2384 Brittan Avenue
San Carlos, CA 94070
Mailing Address:
1875 Loveridge Road, Pittsburg, CA 94565
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/16/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/22/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101138725 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,435 | $0 | $2,435 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,310 | $0 | $1,310 |
| 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 | 1510 B | 04/16/2012 | 05/19/2012 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 04/25/2012 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1509 A | 04/16/2012 | 05/19/2012 | $0 | $375 | $0 | 04/25/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3395 F03 | 04/16/2012 | 05/19/2012 | $560 | $560 | $0 | 04/25/2012 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 5001 A | 04/16/2012 | 05/19/2012 | $0 | $750 | $0 | 04/25/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:50 p.m. on November 14, 2011, Employee #1 and coworkers were involved in a hydrostatic testing project, which required the excavation of a street to remove and replace faulty high-pressure valves. A request was given to retrieve an end shore jack in the excavation site. Employee #1 choked a lifting strap around the middle of the end shore jack, where a hook on a backhoe was to be connected. A coworker operated the backhoe. As Employee #1 positioned the hook on the strap, the backhoe operator moved the hoist up, which suddenly jerked the hook and the strap upward. Employee #1's left thumb was caught between the hook and the strap, amputating the tip of his thumb. The backhoe operator reported that he could not clearly see Employee #1; however, other employees stated otherwise. Further, one of the employees stated that Employee #1 was standing on the pipe above the jack being removed, so the top of his head was at the street level. After the incident, Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he underwent procedures for finger amputation and was hospitalized for postoperative care.
Keywords: ATTACHMENT HOOK, AMPUTATED, THUMB, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315773572 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |