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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316818830 - Oc Communications, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Oc Communications, Inc.
1943 Elinora Dr
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Mailing Address:
2204 Klansen Dr, #100, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/26/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/17/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102694692 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $14,060 |
| Current Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $7,310 |
| 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 | 3395 F01 | 01/09/2014 | 09/24/2013 | $560 | $560 | $0 | 01/16/2014 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3203 A04 C | 01/09/2014 | 09/24/2013 | $6,750 | $6,750 | $0 | 01/16/2014 | Y - State Decision | |
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 8602 I | 02/03/2014 | 02/03/2014 | $0 | $6,750 | $0 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
On September 21, 2013, Employee #1, an electrical technician employed by OC Communications, Inc., was engaged in power line work. To access a Comcast cable, he climbed a Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) utility pole by using a combination extension ladder and the existing pegs in the pole. While hooking his body harness, he lost his grip and fell approximately 25 feet, landing on the asphalt road below. Emergency services were called. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, admitted, and treated for fractured vertebrae and multiple hip bruises.
Keywords: FRACTURE, POWER LINE WORKER, PPE, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, UTILITY POLE, VERTEBRA, HIP, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316818830 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Electrical and electronic technicians |