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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316981554 - State Of Ca, Dept Of Water Resources
Inspection Information - Office: Bakersfield District Office
Site Address:
State Of Ca, Dept Of Water Resources
4011 Lake Station Rd
Taft, CA 93313
Mailing Address:
4201 Sabodan St, Bakersfield, CA 93313
Union Status: Union
SIC:4941
NAICS: 221310/Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/13/2014
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/19/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102859584 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $375 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $375 |
| 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 | 5208 F01 | 06/16/2014 | 06/26/2014 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately12:00 p.m. on December 17, 2013, Employee #1, a hydroelectric mechanic, was exposed to asbestos containing material (ACM) while grinding a gasket. The injured employee was not hospitalized. The facility is public water utility. The employee was performing duties of a hydroelectric mechanic including routine maintenance work to pumping units including removing gaskets from valves. Employee #1 was removing a gasket from an orifice plate with a wire wheel grinder. The employee was working alone at the time of the incident. Employee #1 was transported to an area hospital, where he was treated for chemical irritation to his lungs.
Keywords: LUNG, INHALATION, HYDRAULIC TOOL, ASBESTOS, GRINDING MACHINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316981554 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Mechanical engineering technicians |