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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1248372.015 - A.O. Reed & Company
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
A.O. Reed & Company
5720 Brunswick
San Diego, CA 92120
Mailing Address:
4777 Ruffner Street, San Diego, CA 92120
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/26/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/26/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1241898 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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) | 12/26/2017 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/16/2018 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on June 19, 2017, Employee #1 was installing parts of the heating and air conditioning system in the library at an elementary school. The HVAC system was suspended from the ceiling in the library. The height of the ceiling was approximately 12 ft from the floor. He was installing a part of the ventilation system working from an 8 ft fiberglass stepladder. He used both hands to perform the task. The floor surface in the library was commercial grade carpet, tight weave low profile, even walking surface. Employee #1's feet were on the fourth rung of the ladder, when he reached overhead slightly to install the part. The part that was being installed was a sheet metal part of the duct work about 8 in wide by 15 in long. As he installed the part, he lost his balance and fell off the ladder, striking the ground. Employee #1 tried to stop his fall by placing his hand out in front of his body and absorbed the impact of the fall. He dislocated and fractured his right ankle and elbow in the fall. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he received treatment and was then hospitalized
Keywords: Air Conditioner, Ankle, Dislocated, Elbow, Fall, Fracture, Installing, Lost Balance, Stepladder
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1248372.015 | 54 | M | Hospitalized injury | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |