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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309990687 - Vezers Precision Industrial Constructors
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento Mining & Tunneling District Office
Site Address:
Vezers Precision Industrial Constructors
24001 Stevens Creek Blvd
Cupertino, CA 95014
Mailing Address:
110 Railroad Avenue Suite D2, Suisun City, CA 94585
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1429
NAICS: 212319/Other Crushed and Broken Stone Mining and Quarrying
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/17/2007
Emphasis: L:Tunnel
Case Closed: 08/14/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101510220 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $20,250 | $0 | $0 | $1,180 | $0 | $21,430 |
| Current Penalty | $7,310 | $0 | $0 | $1,180 | $0 | $8,490 |
| 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 | 3210 B | 04/27/2007 | 01/10/2007 | $7,310 | $20,250 | $0 | 05/18/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 1670 B14 | 04/26/2007 | 05/21/2007 | $675 | $675 | $0 | 05/18/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 1670 B17 | 04/26/2007 | 01/10/2007 | $505 | $505 | $0 | 05/18/2007 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:14 p.m. on January 9, 2007, a welder fell 15 ft 4 in. from the deck of a raw mill foundation located at the Hanson Permanente Cement, Inc., in Cupertino. The welder was not wearing his fall protection equipment. Portions of the deck guardrail were temporarily removed for access of a trunnion installation. The supervisor was on the deck supervising and instructing the crew. The welder was positioning a hydraulic jack in front of the trunnion. The welder briefly left the meeting to cut some steel plates to align the pedestal. When the welder returned to the meeting, he stood to the right and slightly to the rear of the supervisor. As the meeting concluded, the welder stepped behind the supervisor to obtain an additional hydraulic jack. At the same time that the welder stepped behind the supervisor, the supervisor also stepped backward to leave the area. The welder stepped to the side to avoid bumping into the supervisor, which caused the welder to lose his balance and fall to the concrete floor below. He was hospitalized with a fractured ankle.
Keywords: DECKING, FRACTURE, WORK RULES, WELDER, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE, WORK SURFACE, ANKLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309990687 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Welders and cutters |