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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126209485 - Bethany Building Systems
Inspection Information - Office: Labor Enforcement Task Force (Letf) Unit - South
Site Address:
Bethany Building Systems
2150 Palm
Wasco, CA 93280
Mailing Address:
1624 Blossom Crest Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1542
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/06/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/02/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362153108 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $625 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $1,185 |
| Current Penalty | $625 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $1,185 |
| 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 | 1509 A | 12/03/1997 | 01/05/1998 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1509 B | 12/03/1997 | 01/05/1998 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3664 A | 12/03/1997 | 12/13/1997 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3661 C | 12/03/1997 | 12/20/1997 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 4999 B01 | 12/03/1997 | 12/13/1997 | $625 | $625 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On October 21, 1997, Employee #1, an iron worker for Bethany Building Systems, was part of a crew erecting a multi-purpose building. They were using an 8,000 lb capacity forklift to lift a 26 ft long by 2 1/2 ft wide column. The were moving the 580 lb iron beam from a horizontal to a vertical position, but there was too much slack in the chain between the column and the forklift. Employee #1 went over to the beam and was repositioning the chain when the column fell over and struck his left thigh. He sustained multiple contusions and was transported to Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, CA, where he was treated and released.
Keywords: CHAIN, UNSECURED, IRON WORKER, CONSTRUCTION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, MECH MAT HANDLING, STRUCK BY, CONTUSION, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126209485 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Structural metal workers |