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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120074968 - Western Pacific
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Western Pacific
44840 Valley Central Way
Lancaster, CA 93536
Mailing Address:
2229 East Ave. Q, Palmdale, CA 93536
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/12/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/19/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362293904 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $225 | $0 | $225 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $225 | $0 | $225 |
| 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 | 10/16/1995 | 10/19/1995 | $225 | $225 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At the end of the shift, Employee #1 was the last worker to descend a ladder. He had removed the ladder tie. A strong gust of wind caught him and the ladder, and both fell together. His chest was fractured. Paramedics were called and Employee #1 was transported to AV Hospital.
Keywords: CHEST, FRACTURE, HIGH WIND, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, DESCENDING, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120074968 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Roofers |