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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112111422 - Western Removal
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Western Removal
324 W. El Segundo Blvd
El Segundo, CA 90045
Mailing Address:
24100 Broad St., Carson, CA 90745
Union Status: Union
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/14/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/02/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361277205 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A02 | 06/14/1991 | 06/21/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, of Western Removal in El Segundo, CA, was engaged in asbestos abatement in a 20 ft long by 6 ft wide by 2 ft deep contained trench. After carrying a bag from the south to the north end of the trench, he was walking south again when he stepped on some insulation around a pipe. The insulation gave way and Employee #1 lost his balance and fell backward onto the pipe, striking his head and shoulder on a shovel. He was decontaminated and then transported to RFK Medical Center for emergency treatment. He was released the same day.
Keywords: SHOULDER, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, BACK, UNSTABLE SURFACE, FALL, SHOVEL, ASBESTOS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112111422 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Construction laborers |