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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120143334 - 4 Figs Backhoe Service
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
4 Figs Backhoe Service
1200 Block So. Jack Tone Road
Ripon, CA 95366
Mailing Address:
34077 So. Koster Road, Tracy, CA 95376
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: 01/23/2004
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 03/01/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361725559 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,150 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| 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 | 15410001 A01 | 01/23/2004 | 01/28/2004 | $100 | $3,150 | $0 | 02/18/2004 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:00 a.m. on July 23, 2003, Employee #1 was performing duties as a contract backhoe operator, operating a CASE 580, Super L Series. Employee #1 had been digging a number of trenches in order to locate an existing sewer line to tie in to new residences. The plumbing contractor employees were not on site at the time of the accident, Employee #1 decided to enter the Lot 28 trench, which was greater than 5 ft in depth and approximately 5 ft 10 in. to 6 ft 8 in. deep that had been sloped in order to locate the existing line. When Employee #1 entered the trench a side wall section collapsed and broke off, caving in on Employee #1. Employee #1 sustained serious injuries as a result of the accident and was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: COLLAPSE, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, TRENCH, BENCH OPERATOR, PLUMBING, BACKHOE, SLOPE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120143334 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |