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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313232365 - Roger Biggs
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Roger Biggs
31 Central House Rd
Gridley, CA 95948
Mailing Address:
1145 Hazel St, Gridley, CA 95948
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:6531
NAICS: 531311/Residential Property Managers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/23/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/31/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361652936 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,200 | $0 | $0 | $5,520 | $0 | $21,720 |
| Current Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $2,280 | $0 | $13,080 |
| 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 | 05/05/2010 | 05/10/2010 | $1,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 06/03/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 05/05/2010 | 06/07/2010 | $260 | $260 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5185 A | 05/05/2010 | 06/07/2010 | $260 | $260 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3382 A | 05/05/2010 | 06/07/2010 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $0 | 06/03/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 03001 | Other | 5162 A | 05/05/2010 | 06/07/2010 | $260 | $5,400 | $0 | 06/03/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 7, 2010, Employee #1 was attempting to start a backhoe loader by connecting the battery lead wire to the terminal. A coworker was turning the ignition. When the coworker turned the ignition over, the battery exploded, causing a fireball. The explosion enveloped Employee #1's head, neck and arms. After the explosion, Employee #1 splashed water on his face at the faucet outside the barn. The coworker drove Employee #1 to Gridley Memorial Hospital. Employee #1 was then taken to UC Davis Medical Center by ambulance, where he remained in the hospital for over 24 hours for multiple eye surgeries. Employee #1 had not returned to work after three months. Employee #1 was employed by Roger Biggs, a private employer who owns rental properties and land. The employer reported the accident to DOSH on January 11.
Keywords: BATTERY, BURN, EYE, JUMP START, EXPLOSION, LOADER, BACKHOE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313232365 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Specified mechanics and repairers |