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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125628594 - U S Pipe & Foundry Company, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
U S Pipe & Foundry Company, Inc
1295 Whipple Rd
Union City, CA 94587
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3321
NAICS: 331511/Iron Foundries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/14/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/02/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361495302 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| 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 | 3328 B | 04/11/2000 | 04/14/2000 | $750 | $5,000 | $0 | 05/18/2000 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 13, 1999, Employee #1 was changing the melting board numbering lights using a Model 40 JLG telescoping boom lift. The boom was fully extended with the basket positioned about 13 ft above the ground, directly under the billboard. The backing of the billboard was made of 0.25-in. plate steel. Once Employee #1 completed changing the billboard lights, he attempted to lower the basket. Instead of lowering, the machine jerked violently upward and crushed Employee #1's right hand between the sign and the aerial basket. The cause of the accident was the failure to maintain and inspect equipment as recommended by the manufacture. The injury was a direct result of poor maintenance, a contaminated up-down switch and a bypassed high limit switch. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: INADEQUATE MAINT, CRUSHED, ADVERTISING SIGN, HAND, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125628594 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Electricians |