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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126031913 - North Kern Vocational Training Center
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
North Kern Vocational Training Center
2150 7th Street
Wasco, CA 93280
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8211
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/15/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/15/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362510380 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $335 | $0 | $12,935 |
| Current Penalty | $2,025 | $0 | $0 | $335 | $0 | $2,360 |
| 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 | 05/20/2002 | 05/30/2002 | $225 | $225 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 B | 05/20/2002 | 06/24/2002 | $110 | $110 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3203 A07 C | 05/20/2002 | 06/24/2002 | $2,025 | $12,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 p.m. on January 4, 2002, an employee, a custodian for a vocational training center was changing air conditioning/heating filters. He used an extension ladder to gain access to the office roof. He changed the filter of the air conditioning unit heater and then proceeded to come off the roof. When he placed his second leg on the ladder, the ladder moved, and he fell approximately 11 feet to the concrete ground. He was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital, Bakersfield, where he was admitted for serious injuries to his left heel and right knee.
Keywords: KNEE, EXTENSION LADDER, ROOF, AIR CONDITIONER, HEATER, LADDER, STRUCK AGAINST, FALL, LOST BALANCE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126031913 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |