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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316720945 - Kaweah Container Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Kaweah Container Inc
2223 N. Shirk Rd
Visalia, CA 93291
Mailing Address:
Po Box 6940, Visalia, CA 93290
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2653
NAICS: 322211/Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/22/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/05/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101088359 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 23200001 A | 02/01/2013 | 02/24/2013 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23200002 A | 02/01/2013 | 02/24/2013 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:45 p.m. on December 4, 2012 and incident occurred where Employee #1 sustained an arc flash injury to his face while in the course of his normal work duties as a general laborer. Employee #1 was in the process of helping a maintenance mechanic remove a disconnect box from the wall of the facility. Employee #1 who was specifically assigned to operate a forklift for the maintenance mechanic, attempted to disconnect the upper wiring conduit from the box when the conduit nut created an arc flash as it fell onto live electrical components. Employee #1 was hospitalized for burns to his face and neck.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTROCUTED, HEALTH CARE FACILITY, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, NECK, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316720945 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction |