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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119976355 - Sverdrup Technology Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Sverdrup Technology Inc
Test Stand 1d
Edwards Afb, CA 93524
Mailing Address:
8 Draco Dr Bldg 8350, Edwards Afb, CA 93524
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/06/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/22/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362050908 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $5,375 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $5,375 |
| 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 | 342 A | 11/12/1998 | 11/17/1998 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 342 A | 11/12/1998 | 11/17/1998 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 19, 1998, Employee #1 was installing a hinge on the filter box of the dehumidifying unit. To facilitate access to the filters, Employee #1 was standing on grating which covered the pit. This unit was located directly over a pit. All the area over the pit except for a sixteen-square-foot area was covered with steel grating. This uncovered area was directly in back of where Employee #1 was standing while performing his task. Employee #1 fell into the 11-ft-2-in.-deep utility pit and sustained fractures to his wrist, left hip and trauma to his face.
Keywords: DECKING, GRATING, PIT, FALL, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119976355 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |