Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120312327 - La City Animal Regulation
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
La City Animal Regulation
20655 Plummer St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:9229
NAICS: 922190/ Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/03/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/09/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362521437 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,935 | $0 | $5,935 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,935 | $0 | $5,935 |
| 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 | 06/03/2004 | 06/21/2004 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 11/19/2004 | D - Govt Dismissed | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 14300007 B03 | 06/03/2004 | 07/06/2004 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 11/19/2004 | D - Govt Dismissed | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3273 A | 06/03/2004 | 06/21/2004 | $560 | $560 | $0 | 11/19/2004 | D - Govt Dismissed |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 p.m. on December 5, 2003, Employee #1 was an employee of the Los Angeles City animal regulation agency, which is responsible for the enforcement of animal regulations and for the care of animals. She was working as an animal care technician at their facility, located in Chatsworth, CA. She was washing down the inside walkway of the quarantine area of the dog kennel in the South OBS section near cage 14 with water from a hose. She was wearing rubber boots. She slipped on the wet floor, fell face-forward, and broke her left wrist on the concrete floor. Though no other employees were in the immediate area, Employee #1 was able to obtain aid by calling out to a coworker. She was hospitalized.
Keywords: FRACTURE, SLIP, ANIMAL HANDLER, FALL, SLIPPERY SURFACE, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120312327 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Animal caretakers, except farm |
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