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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316980069 - Vestas American Wind Technology, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Bakersfield District Office
Site Address:
Vestas American Wind Technology, Inc.
Turbine #Ve-218, 16409 "K" St.
Mojave, CA 93501
Mailing Address:
16409 "K" St, Mojave, CA 93501
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221119/Other Electric Power Generation
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/05/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/16/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102628567 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $685 | $0 | $685 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 09/06/2013 | 09/23/2013 | $0 | $685 | $0 | 09/16/2013 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:01 p.m. on May 25, 2013, Employee #1 was torqueing bolts on a replacement generator within the nacelle of a Wind Power Machine Number VE-218. He was working with a two other coworkers to replace the generator. As Employee #1 rose up, he bumped his head on the corner of the generator. He was not wearing any type of head protection. Employee #1 became disoriented and lost his balance and fell to the floor of the nacelle. He struck the right side of his head on a 90 degree bracket that had a bolt through it and at the end of the bolt there was a cotter pin installed. The cotter pin or bracket penetrated his head and fractured his skull. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he received treatment and underwent surgery on the head fracture. After undergoing medical procedures, he was hospitalized for postoperative care.
Keywords: ELECTRIC MOTOR, FRACTURE, HEAD, INSTALLING, PPE, STRUCK AGAINST, SKULL, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316980069 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |