Inspection 343528881 OPENED OCT 12, 2018Closed
600 Tennant Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95038 · Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 5, 2018: Employee's eye is injured when struck by ratchet pin
At 7:30 a.m. on October 5, 2018, Employee #1 and a coworker were in a lumber yard parking lot and attempting to secure several sheets of 4-foot by 8-foot plywood to the overhead rack of a truck. Employee #1 was tightening a Rackstrap, Inc. ratchet strap with a ratchet pin tightening tool. Employee #1 released his grip on the tool, the ratchet unwound, and the pin shot out and struck him in his right eye. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, admitted, and treated for a contusion to the eye.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 342(A) |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $1,500 | Mar 26, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1509(A) |
Other-than-serious | $335 | $225 | Mar 26, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1514(A) |
Other-than-serious | $335 | $225 | Mar 26, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 3328(A) |
Serious | $12,600 | $6,300 | Mar 26, 2019 | Final |