Inspection 344881958 OPENED AUG 13, 2020Closed
2100 N Coast Highway, Encinitas, CA 92024 · Drywall and Insulation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jun 29, 2020: Injection of high pressure liquid paint into employee's fing
At 1:00 p.m. on June 29, 2020, Employee #1 was working for drywall and insulation contractor. Employee #1 was working at a commercial construction site. Employee #1 was using an Tritech airless sprayer (Model No. T7, Serial No. 109160400601) to apply paint to the exterior of the building. The sprayer got clogged and when Employee #1 was attempting to clean/unclog the sprayer he accidently engaged the trigger. This caused the inadvertent release of high-pressure liquid to be injected into the finger of Employee #1. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 342(A) |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $3,000 | Feb 18, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 3203(A)(7) |
Other-than-serious | $18,000 | $600 | Feb 18, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 3314(C) |
Serious | $18,000 | $9,000 | Feb 18, 2021 | Final |