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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125691402 - Granite Construction Company
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento Mining & Tunneling District Office
Site Address:
Granite Construction Company
15560 County Road 87
Esparto, CA 95627
Mailing Address:
Box 15287, Sacramento, CA 95851
Union Status: Union
SIC:1442
NAICS: 212321/Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/27/2002
Emphasis: L:Tunnel
Case Closed: 07/08/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362104366 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $0 | $450 |
| 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 | 3328 E | 12/09/2002 | 11/23/2002 | $450 | $18,000 | $0 | 12/26/2002 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On November 20, 2002, Employee #1 of Granite Construction Company was repairing an adjustable support on a conveyor belt. To repair the adjustable support, Employee #1 needed to first remove two 4.25-inch OD pipes from inside two 5-inch OD pipes. The pipes were designed to slide, but both were stuck due to rust and dirt. The first one came out with some difficulty, but the second one was more stubborn. The 4.25-inch pipe was tied off to Employee #1's service truck with a chain. The 5-inch pipe was tied off to a loader bucket with a chain, and a 0.75-ton come-along was used to provide tension. The full capacity of the come-along was used, as the side of the frame under tension was raised approximately 18 inches off the ground. The 5.0-inch pipe was repeatedly struck by a hammer, but this did not free the 4.25-inch pipe. Employee #1 attempted to apply more tension with the come-along, and in doing so, he stood between the frame and the loader bucket. The 4.25-inch pipe suddenly freed from the frame, causing the frame to jump approximately 30 inches horizontally, striking Employee #1 in the left ankle. Employee #1 sustained a fractured ankle and was hospitalized for his injury.
Keywords: CHAIN, FRACTURE, HAND WINCH, LOADER BUCKET, TRUCK, PIPE, STRUCK BY, CONVEYOR BELT, TIE-OFF, ANKLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125691402 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Heavy equipment mechanics |