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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316818475 - Western Steel Erectors
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Western Steel Erectors
2500 Claybank Rd
Fairfield, CA 94534
Mailing Address:
26680 Dove Rd, Escalon, CA 95320
Union Status: Union
SIC:1791
NAICS: 238120/Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/23/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/25/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102694502 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $825 | $0 | $825 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $825 | $0 | $825 |
| 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 E | 10/28/2013 | 10/23/2013 | $825 | $825 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 21, 2013, Employee #1 and Coworker #1, of Western Steel Erectors, were erecting steel beams as part of a building construction. After connecting beams in one area, they proceeded to move to another area to perform additional beam connections. They were walking on top of a CMU (concrete masonry unit) wall when Employee #1 fell approximately 22 feet to a concrete floor below. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where he was admitted and treated for multiple fractures to both his arms.
Keywords: ERECTION PROCESS, FRACTURE, STEEL BEAM, INSTALLING, JOIST, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, ARM, STEEL CONNECTING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316818475 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers |