Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112057369 - Irby Construction Company
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Irby Construction Company
Jefferson & 52nd Avenue
Indio, CA 92201
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/10/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/03/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361401466 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 2940 A | 06/30/1992 | 06/30/1992 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 2944 C01 | 06/30/1992 | 06/30/1992 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A HELPER FOR A POWER LINE CREW WAS CLAMPING A LIGHT TO THE LATTICE STRUCTURE IN A SUBSTATION. HE FINISHED CRIMPING THE BAND OF THE CLAMP. HE THEN SWUNG TO THE INSIDE OF THE STRUCTURE TO CLIMB DOWN INSTEAD OF USING THE 8-FOOT LADDER HE HAD USED TO REACH THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE STRUCTURE. AS HE SWUNG AROUND, THE CRIMPING TOOL HE HAD PLACED IN HIS TOOL POUCH CONTACTED AN ENERGIZED CONDUCTOR. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FELL TO THE GROUND. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR HIS INJURIES.
Keywords: ELECTRICAL, LADDER, E PTD, SUBSTATION, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, HAND TOOL, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112057369 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Helpers, construction trades |