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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 317200103 - Watsonville Grading & Excavation, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
Watsonville Grading & Excavation, Inc.
1000 Marlin Ln.
Royal Oaks, CA 95076
Mailing Address:
132 College Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/12/2013
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 04/26/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102868452 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,350 | $0 | $5,350 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,350 | $0 | $1,350 |
| 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 | 342 A | 11/22/2013 | 11/27/2013 | $1,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/20/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1509 A | 11/22/2013 | 11/27/2013 | $175 | $175 | $0 | 12/20/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 1509 B | 11/22/2013 | 11/27/2013 | $175 | $175 | $0 | 12/20/2013 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on September 3, 2013, Employee # 1 was heating hot asphalt oil spray wand using a propane torch. During the heating of spray wand, a coworker attempted to reposition the wand and accidentally pressed the nozzle control handle that blow out hot oil and diesel. A flash fire occurred and caught Employee #1's, clothing on fire. The coworker responded to the accident and drove the employee to an area hospital, where he was treated for second degree burns to his neck and arms. Employee #1 remained hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, FIRE, PROPANE TORCH, HOT ASPHALT, NECK, PROPANE, ARM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317200103 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |