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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1131935.015 - Carlos Valencia
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Carlos Valencia
58510 Old California 86
Thermal, CA 92274
Mailing Address:
46400 Dune Palm Rd, Space 49, La Quinta, CA 92253
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/08/2016
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1071384 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $27,900 | $0 | $0 | $435 | $0 | $28,335 |
| Current Penalty | $27,900 | $0 | $0 | $435 | $0 | $28,335 |
| 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 | 3455(A) | 09/08/2016 | $435 | $435 | $0 | 11/30/2016 | D - Govt Dismissed | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3203(A) | 09/08/2016 | $3,150 | $3,150 | $0 | 11/30/2016 | D - Govt Dismissed | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3648(O) | 09/08/2016 | $3,150 | $3,150 | $0 | 11/30/2016 | D - Govt Dismissed | ||
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 3203(A)(7) | 09/08/2016 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $0 | 11/30/2016 | D - Govt Dismissed | ||
| 5. | 05001 | Serious | 3455(C) | 09/08/2016 | 09/20/2016 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $0 | 11/30/2016 | D - Govt Dismissed |
Investigation Summary
At 11:15 a.m. on March 12, 2016, two employees were pollinating palm trees using an aerial basket. The basket contacted high voltage (12KV) power lines 33 feet high and the employees were electrocuted and killed.
Keywords: Aerial Lift, Agriculture, Electric Shock, Electrocuted, Elevated Work Platform
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1131935.015 | 21 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction | |
| 2 | 1131935.015 | 47 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |