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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119789543 - Circus Dolarea
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Circus Dolarea
2911 Florence Ave
Huntington Park, CA 90255
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 451085, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7999
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/09/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/01/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362534067 |
| 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 | 3276 A | 04/09/1997 | 04/09/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A trapeze artist, working as an independent contractor for a circus, was climbing a ladder on a lattice tower under a circus tent. He was using his own equipment including his own rigging, trapeze platform, fly bar, catch bar, and ladder. The trapeze artist was carrying a rope while he was climbing, to set up rigging for the next performance. He fell from a height of about 5.4 meters and died of head injuries suffered in the fall.
Keywords: AMUSE PARK/CARNIVAL, LADDER, FIXED LADDER, FALL, FALL PROTECTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119789543 | Fatality | Fracture | Artists, performers and related workers n.e.c. |