Inspection Detail

Inspection: 309297406 - Ross & Barrows Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office

Inspection Nr: 309297406

Report ID: 0950631

Date Opened: 02/06/2007

Site Address:
Ross & Barrows Inc
2043 S Lyon St
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Mailing Address:
260 Alton, Santa Ana, CA 92707

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1761

NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 04/12/2007

Planning Guide: Safety-Construction

Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)

Case Closed: 06/21/2007

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101146819

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201148491

Event: 10/19/2006

Employee's Arm Is Burnt by Hot Tar

On October 19, 2006, Employee #1 was involved in roofing a commercial building with his supervisor. Employee #1 was wearing appropriate work boots and gloves. He mopped an area to be roofed with tar and was beginning to roll out roofing material when he stepped forward and placed his foot on the wet tar. He then slipped and fell and put his right hand down to catch himself. His hand entered the cart of hot tar, approximately 450-500 degrees Fahrenheit. He was hospitalized with second and third degree burns to his hand and arm.

Keywords: BURN, ROOF, SLIP, HOT ASPHALT, ROOFER, SLIPPERY SURFACE, HOT TAR, HAND

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	309297406			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Roofers

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