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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112091491 - Anderson Pump
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Anderson Pump
24719 Robertson Blvd.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 906, Chowchilla, CA 93610
Union Status: Union
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/20/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/04/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361355522 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 7 | 12 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 8 | 12 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,530 | $0 | $0 | $65 | $0 | $3,595 |
| Current Penalty | $3,280 | $0 | $0 | $65 | $0 | $3,345 |
| 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 | 5194 G10 | 08/06/1992 | 09/07/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5194 H01 | 08/06/1992 | 09/07/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 4799 | 08/06/1992 | 09/07/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 1922 A04 | 08/06/1992 | 09/07/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 1509 C | 08/06/1992 | 09/07/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 1509 B | 08/06/1992 | 09/07/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 4981 C | 08/06/1992 | 09/07/1992 | $65 | $65 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 02001 | Serious | 4981 D | 08/06/1992 | 09/07/1992 | $25 | $25 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 03001 | Other | 3328 B | 08/06/1992 | 09/07/1992 | $0 | $250 | $0 | L - State Settlement | ||
| 10. | 04001 | Serious | 3203 A06 | 08/06/1992 | 09/07/1992 | $1,600 | $1,600 | $0 | L - State Settlement | ||
| 11. | 05001 | Serious | 1534 A | 08/06/1992 | 09/07/1992 | $55 | $55 | $0 | L - State Settlement | ||
| 12. | 06001 | Serious | 5416 C | 08/06/1992 | 09/07/1992 | $1,600 | $1,600 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and coworkers, of Anderson Pump Company, were capping a water well following the removal of the pump system and downwell shafting. The lead person stuck the head of an oxyacetylene torch into the well head to check for flammable vapors and gases, with negative results. An 18 in. diameter disc plate was being trimmed and tack-welded to the well casing when the torch flame or some hot slag ignited a build-up of flammable vapors or gases. There followed an explosion that sent the partially secured cupping plate flying into the side of Employee #1's head. He suffered severe head trauma and was hospitalized.
Keywords: HEAD, ACETYLENE TORCH, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, WELDING, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112091491 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |