Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125881524 - Weatherite Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Weatherite Corporation
3404 Indian St
Perris, CA 92571
Mailing Address:
21211 Commerce Point Dr, Walnut, CA 91789
Union Status: Union
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/06/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/06/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102490174 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $30,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,150 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $650 | $0 | $5,150 |
| 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 A07 | 11/06/2006 | 11/21/2006 | $650 | $5,850 | $0 | 12/15/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3212 E | 11/06/2006 | 11/21/2006 | $4,500 | $24,300 | $0 | 12/15/2006 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on July 31, 2006, Employee #1, a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning technician, was performing condenser coil cleaning service on the air conditioning unit, Trane Number 12, one of thirty six units, situated on the roof of Ross Distribution Center located in Perris, California. While he was pressure washing the coils, he walked backward and tripped on a skylight, Tristar Skylights, Tri-Tuff/Tri- Arch Dome, Model Number 4896 SS-CM-H. Employee #1 fell through a 48 in. by 96 in. curb mounted skylight, approximately 43 ft to the concrete floor. He sustained serious injuries and was transported to Riverside County Regional Medical Center, then to Loma Linda University Hospital. Employee #1 was not protected from falling through the skylight.
Keywords: SKYLIGHT, FRACTURE, MAINTENANCE, FAN, GUARDRAIL, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125881524 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |
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