Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120122312 - Ecology Control Industries
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Ecology Control Industries
19500 Normandie Ave
Torrance, CA 90502
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1311
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/30/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/23/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362026783 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 | $0 | $1,800 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $0 | $450 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 05/05/1997 | 05/22/1997 | $450 | $1,125 | $0 | 07/09/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3210 B | 05/05/1997 | 05/22/1997 | $675 | $675 | $0 | 07/09/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 7:05 p.m. on February 1, 1997, Employee #1 was on a flatbed trailer that was parallel to and approximately 40 in. from the opening of an 8 ft deep cellar. He was fastening the chain binders to secure 8 yd mud bins so they could be transported to another location. While he was fastening a chain, the pinch bar lever disengaged and he lost his balance, falling approximately 12 ft to the cellar floor. Employee #1 suffered multiple fractures. He was not using any means to protect himself from falling.
Keywords: FRACTURE, WORK RULES, OIL WELL DRILLING, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TRAILER, FLATBED TRUCK, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120122312 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Truck drivers, heavy |
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