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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311076145 - Bay Valve Service & Engineering, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Bay Valve Service & Engineering, Inc.
3948 Teal Court
Benicia, CA 94510
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 811310/Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/17/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/20/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102410685 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $24,750 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $25,125 |
| Current Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $3,750 |
| 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 | 461 A | 08/25/2010 | 08/25/2010 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 G02 A | 08/25/2010 | 08/25/2010 | $675 | $6,750 | $0 | 09/02/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3314 D | 08/25/2010 | 08/25/2010 | $2,700 | $18,000 | $0 | 09/02/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 30, 2010, Employee #1 was completing the repair of the 6-in. control valve and actuator assembly. Employee #1 was connecting the valve section of the assembly to the actuator. Employee #1 was applying air pressure to the top side of the actuator diaphragm to lower the actuator stem so that it could be reattached to the valve stem at the proper setting (setting the travel). This involved adding pressure, adjusting the stroke and then the pressure is released. The actuator pushes down on the diaphragm, which pushes down on the spring in the lower diaphragm and this action creates stored energy. During this part of the repair the actuator exploded causing the top of the actuator and spring inside of the actuator to fly into the air. Employee #1 was struck in the head and was seriously injured by a part of the actuator. Employee #1 sustained a fracture and was hospitalized.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, REPAIR, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311076145 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Mechanical controls and valve repairers |