Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126030295 - Polar Air
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Polar Air
21660 Murilla
Chatsworth, CA 93012
Mailing Address:
880 Calle Plano, Suite G, Camarillo, CA 93012
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/25/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/25/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362505471 |
Investigation Summary
On July 27, 2000, Employee #1, of Polar Air, was installing a new HVAC unit at a commercial building. He had removed the old unit and a crane was being used to lower the new one onto the building and onto the rack that was to hold it. Employee #1 then noticed a piece of conduit sticking up from the building that would have prevented the new unit from sitting level. The unit was approximately 1 1/2 ft above the rack when Employee #1 kicked the piece of conduit out of the way. This caused the suspended unit to sway and it struck Employee #1's lower leg. He continued to work the rest of the day, making several other service calls and installations before stopping at Santa Paula Hospital on his way home because his ankle still hurt. He was found to have a fractured ankle, for which he was treated and released later that evening.
Keywords: CLEARANCE, FRACTURE, INSTALLING, LOAD SHIFT, SUSPENDED LOAD, CONSTRUCTION, MECH MAT HANDLING, STRUCK BY, ANKLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126030295 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |
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