Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112118195 - La Porta And Spragg
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
La Porta And Spragg
10325 W. Greendale
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Mailing Address:
18653 Ventura Blved. Suite 141b, Tarzanaeles, CA 91356
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1721
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/02/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/18/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361316847 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $900 |
| Current Penalty | $900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $900 |
| 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 | 1509 A | 12/05/1991 | 12/23/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1509 B | 12/05/1991 | 12/16/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 1511 B | 12/05/1991 | 12/16/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 1637 C | 12/05/1991 | 12/16/1991 | $900 | $900 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:30 p.m. on November 20, 1991, Employee #1 was on a 20 ft high scaffold at a construction site in Los Angeles, CA, when the scaffold collapsed, causing Employee #1 to fall to the ground. He sustained a broken wrist and possible internal injuries. It was found that the scaffold ties were not connected to the building and the required cross bracing had been removed from the lowest tier of scaffolding. The employer had not thoroughly inspected the scaffold prior to employee usage.
Keywords: FRACTURE, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, SCAFFOLD COLLAPSE, BRACING, INATTENTION, SCAFFOLD, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112118195 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Painters, construction and maintenance |
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