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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310199005 - C A Rasmussen Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
C A Rasmussen Inc
Sterns St. Under The 118 Fwy. Bridge
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Mailing Address:
28548 Livingston Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93063
Union Status: Union
SIC:1791
NAICS: 238120/Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/26/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/06/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102536737 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $6,750 | $0 | $24,750 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $260 | $0 | $18,260 |
| 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 | 3314 G02 | 01/08/2008 | 01/24/2008 | $260 | $6,750 | $0 | 01/14/2008 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4002 A | 01/08/2008 | 01/24/2008 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 01/14/2008 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:45 p.m. on September 24, 2007, Employee #1, a long-time mechanic with C.A. Rasmussen, Inc., was helping to repair a Lorain LRT 2300M crane. He was with or in close proximity to the site supervisor when his right middle hand became caught by the crane's rotating fan blades, amputating his middle finger. Employee #1 was transported to Simi Valley Hospital, where he was admitted for treatment. Following an investigation, the employer was cited for a violation of T8CCR 4002(a).
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FAN, FAN BLADE, REPAIR, FINGER, ROTATING KNIFE, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, CONSTRUCTION, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310199005 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Helpers, mechanics and repairers |