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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120318506 - Work Force Staffing
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Work Force Staffing
14747 San Fernando Rd.
Sylmar, CA 91342
Mailing Address:
5100 California Ave., Suite 125, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7363
NAICS: 561320/Temporary Help Services
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/23/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/07/2006
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $745 | $0 | $745 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $560 |
| 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 | 1509 A | 04/23/2004 | 05/26/2004 | $560 | $560 | $0 | 05/19/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1511 B | 04/23/2004 | 04/28/2004 | $0 | $185 | $0 | 05/19/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On October 27, 2003, Employee #1, a temporary help employee, was driving an articulating dump truck down an eight degree slope when he lost control while making a left turn and the truck overturned. As the articulating dump truck overturned, Employee #1 was ejected from the truck's cab and suffered serious injury requiring hospitalization. Employee #1 suffered fractured ribs, a punctured lung, and a fractured scapula. Employee #1 had previous experience driving an articulating dump truck at another location and the employer had given Employee #1 a practical test to determine competence, which Employee #1 passed. Employee #1 was not trained as to the unique hazards of his new job assignment at this location.
Keywords: EJECTED, LUNG, DUMP TRUCK, SLOPE, OVERTURN, PUNCTURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120318506 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers |