Inspection Detail
Inspection: 114563422 - El Cortez Hotel & Casino
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
El Cortez Hotel & Casino
600 East Fremont Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:7011
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/26/1991
Emphasis: L:Casino
Case Closed: 03/10/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360765309 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,250 |
| Current Penalty | $1,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,625 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100027 D03 | 10/07/1991 | 10/25/1991 | $1,625 | $3,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:00 p.m. on July 8, 1991, Employee #1 was climbing a 21 foot ladder carrying spare parts to the roof of a central plant in order to repair a cooling tower. Employee #1 lost his footing and fell approximately 20 feet to the ground. He was transported to University Medical Center for severe head injuries and was diagnosed as having a fractured skull and intracranial hemorrhaging. Employee #1 died on August 1, 1991 at 1:30 a.m.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, REPAIR, HEMORRHAGE, WORK RULES, LADDER, SKULL, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 114563422 | Fatality | Fracture | Mechanical engineers |
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