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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111758355 - General Electric Power Generation
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
General Electric Power Generation
62640 Gene Welmas
Mecca, CA 92254
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/26/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/12/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361301161 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | 5021 A | 06/26/1991 | 07/25/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1675 K | 06/26/1991 | 06/26/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 1712 A | 06/26/1991 | 06/26/1991 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a bricklayer at the construction site of an electric power generating plant, was on a ladder inside a large duct, cleaning refractory material. The refractory material was held in place by 3/8 in. diameter steel rods that were welded vertically to the interior walls, ceiling, and floor of the duct. Employee #1 fell from the ladder, and one of the rods impaled his leg. He was hospitalized for 3 days.
Keywords: IMPALED, WORK RULES, CLEANING, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111758355 | Hospitalized injury | Puncture | Occupation not reported |