Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1007728.015 - Otis Elevator Company
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Otis Elevator Company
423 S. Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Mailing Address:
9808 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA 90241
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 333921/Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/04/2015
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/27/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 920709 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $24,750 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $26,250 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,500 | $0 | $15,500 |
| 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 | 23200002 A | 05/04/2015 | 06/06/2015 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 05/14/2015 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3314(L)(1) | 05/04/2015 | 06/06/2015 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 05/14/2015 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 3314(C) | 05/04/2015 | 05/14/2015 | $7,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 05/14/2015 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 03001 | Other | 3314(G) | 05/04/2015 | 05/14/2015 | $7,000 | $6,750 | $0 | 05/14/2015 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 p.m. on November 6, 2014, an employee was adjusting the elevator door speed and open times while the elevator control switches were set to the run and on modes versus the inspection mode. The employee entered the elevator shaft to work on the GAL model MODL elevator door operator while on the elevator car top and removed the cover to the door operator. The employee was electrocuted when they contacted an energized 300 VDC 2 amp GAL door. The employee was found with their head resting on the electrical contacts. The employee also sustained additional injuries when his arms and legs were trapped between the moving elevator car and the shaft.
Keywords: Amputation, Electrical, Electrocuted, Elevator, Lockout/Tagout
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1007728.015 | 31 | M | Fatality | Elevator installers and repairers |
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