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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126014000 - San Diego City Water Utilities Dept
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
San Diego City Water Utilities Dept
9150 Topaz Way
San Diego, CA 92123
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4952
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/15/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/19/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362250169 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 3328 G | 11/08/1995 | 11/19/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/29/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 5157 G01 C | 11/08/1995 | 12/11/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/29/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 5157 C03 | 11/08/1995 | 12/11/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/29/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 5157 C05 B5B | 11/08/1995 | 12/11/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/29/1995 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on April 28, 1995, Employee #1 entered a 4 1/2 ft deep sewer manhole containing an air release (AR) valve. The valve appeared loose, and while he inspected and scraped rust off a 3/4 in. pipe thread plug installed on the valve, the plug blew out. Sewer gas escaped from the plug hole. Employee #1 was overcome and tried to exit the manhole, but could only get halfway out. A coworker, who was providing traffic control, removed Employee #1 from the manhole, then contacted the company's communication dispatch center and requested emergency assistance. The fire department and paramedics arrived and treated Employee #1, then transported him to a nearby hospital. Employee #1 was treated and released at about 4:10 p.m. the same day.
Keywords: SEWER, CONFINED SPACE, WORK RULES, GAS, VALVE, TOXIC FUMES, MANHOLE, OVEREXPOSURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126014000 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Engineering technicians, n.e.c. |