Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112152814 - Allen'S Air Conditioning
Inspection Information - Office: Riverside District Office
Site Address:
Allen'S Air Conditioning
12014 Sycamore St.
Norwalk, CA 90650
Mailing Address:
12317 Woodruff Ave., Downey, CA 90241
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/11/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/04/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361062474 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 |
| Current Penalty | $1,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 09/10/1990 | 10/09/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 342 A | 09/07/1990 | 09/07/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3277 H02 | 09/07/1990 | 09/07/1990 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was climbing a ladder that was fixed to the outside wall of a condominium. He was carrying a 25 lb can of Freon-22 to service an air-conditioning unit that was located about 6 1/2 ft from the edge of the condominium roof, 19 ft 7 in. above ground level. The climbing space width at the top of the ladder was only 10 in. wide each way from the center of the ladder (20 in. total), and the space was obstructed by the tiled roof at the top of the ladder. While climbing the narrow portion of the ladder, Employee #1 fell to the concrete floor and was killed.
Keywords: WORK RULES, LADDER, FIXED LADDER, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112152814 | Fatality | Concussion | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |
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