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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312437890 - Kern County Water Agency
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Kern County Water Agency
Cross Valley Canal Pumping Plant #3
Bakersfield, CA 93314
Mailing Address:
3200 Mirada Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Union Status: Union
SIC:4941
NAICS: 221310/Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/27/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/13/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102633278 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $20,250 | $0 | $0 | $325 | $0 | $20,575 |
| Current Penalty | $16,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,200 |
| 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 | 14300029 A | 12/27/2010 | 01/17/2011 | $0 | $325 | $0 | 01/14/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4993 C | 12/27/2010 | 12/30/2010 | $16,200 | $20,250 | $0 | 01/14/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 342 A | 12/27/2010 | 01/17/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 03002 | Other | 3203 A | 12/27/2010 | 01/17/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:15 a.m. on July 14, 2010, Coworker #1 was performing a regularly assigned task of raking moss off metal grate and into excavator bucket using a bow rake, in the attempt to rake hanging moss into bucket for disposal into adjoining dump truck. Coworker #1 arrived on work site and began operating boom on mobile boom-type excavator. Coworker#2 arrived five minutes later and sat in the driver's seat of the excavator to assist Coworker #1 by driving it in reverse. The employee arrived about five minutes later. The employee parked his vehicle and was seen driving into work site by Coworker #1. Coworker #2 saw the employee as he walked in front of unit and waved to the employee. The employee walked towards the east side of unit, opposite side of rotation of boom travel, to go get a bow rake situated on the platform of the unit. It was leaning against backside of driver cab or structure, and was maintained there for use. The employee ascended lower step rung, and possibly second rung. As the employee reached in to grab rake, the counterweight pivoted towards him and crushed him between it and the backside of the cabin and surrounding metal structures. The employee was hospitalized seven days and was treated for pulmonary contusions, collapsed right lung, fractures to spinal column, sternum, right clavicle, and ribs, and hemorrhage to both eyes. The employee was working in close proximity to the driver of the platform-mounted excavator, and the operator of the boom. Interviews were conducted of the human resources manager, boom operator, and the injured worker. The investigation concluded that the boom operator did not stop the unit or exchange signals with the employee prior to employee stepping onto platform.
Keywords: EYE, FRACTURE, LUNG, SHOULDER, SPINE, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, RIB, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312437890 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous plant and system operators |