Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112175468 - Natco
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Natco
11052 Sepulveda Blvd.
Mission Hills, CA 91345
Mailing Address:
11161 Osborne St., Lakeview Terrrace, CA 91342
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/20/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/12/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362290009 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,625 | $0 | $0 | $225 | $0 | $4,850 |
| Current Penalty | $1,125 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $0 | $1,575 |
| 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 | 342 A | 08/22/1997 | 09/24/1997 | $225 | $225 | $0 | 10/27/1997 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 4307 C | 08/22/1997 | 09/08/1997 | $225 | $1,125 | $0 | 10/27/1997 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3276 A01 | 08/22/1997 | 09/08/1997 | $1,125 | $3,500 | $0 | 10/27/1997 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, of Natco Construction, was on the roof of a building being remodeled. After completing his assigned task, he began to descend the fixed ladder from the roof to a landing below. He was carrying a hammer and some small tools, and lost his grip, falling back from the ladder. Employee #1 first struck the handrail of a stairway beneath him, and then fell to the ground. He sustained serious injuries, and was taken by paramedics to Holy Cross Hospital.
Keywords: ROOF, WORK RULES, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, DESCENDING, FIXED LADDER, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112175468 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers |
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