Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120322144 - Mission City Fumigation
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Mission City Fumigation
16950 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Mailing Address:
1608 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang, CA 93463
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7342
NAICS: 561710/Exterminating and Pest Control Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/16/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/11/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362494577 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $485 | $0 | $485 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| 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 | 3280 | 03/16/2006 | 03/21/2006 | $185 | $485 | $0 | 04/24/2006 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:30 a.m. on September 17, 2005, Employee #1, an employee of a structural fumigation company, along with two other employees, was setting up a two-story commercial building to be fumigated. A ladder was set up in the South West corner of the building on the grass, to move tarps up to the roof. The ladder was a 32-ft fiberglass ladder, Louisville, Model Number L3022032, Type 1A, load capacity of 300 lbs, manufactured in January 2005. This ladder pointed cleats to secure the ladder. In addition, there were six sandbags around it for greater security. One of the coworkers was lifting the tarps up to the roof and the other coworker, a licensed fumigator, was inside the building, setting up the fan. While Employee #1 was coming down the ladder to get clips, it moved one foot sideways to the right. According to the coworkers, Employee #1 was about halfway down, when he jumped about 8 ft off the ladder. He landed on his feet on the grass and some sandbags, which were to be used to weigh down the tarp. Employee #1 fractured his left tibia and fibula, what resulted in internal bleeding. He was hospitalized for over 24 hours. The ladder never fell down. The height from the ground to the roof was 14 ft 8 in. According to the employees, the ladder appeared to be secured when they set it up, but the ground gave way causing the ladder to move sideways.
Keywords: FRACTURE, TIBIA, LADDER, FALL, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120322144 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Pest control occupations |
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