Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112166988 - Westcon, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Westcon, Inc.
6955 Royer Ave.
West Hills, CA 91307
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1751
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/25/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/07/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361064173 |
| 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. | 01001 | Other | 461 C | 02/27/1991 | 04/05/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on January 16, 1991, Employee #1 was erecting a wooden scaffold at a construction site. He stepped onto some platform planks that he had placed when and one of them slipped off its support end, causing him to lose his balance. He fell 10 ft, injuring both his ankles and feet. Fall prevention guardrails had not yet been installed.
Keywords: GUARDRAIL, UNSECURED, CARPENTER, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE, WORK PLATFORM, ANKLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112166988 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Carpenters |
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