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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126093822 - American Screen & Window Coverings, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
American Screen & Window Coverings, Inc.
11301 W. Wilshire Bl., Bldg. 63
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Mailing Address:
1612 N. Chico Ave., Ste. A, South El Monte, CA 91773
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/01/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362013146 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,120 | $0 | $0 | $335 | $0 | $1,455 |
| Current Penalty | $615 | $0 | $0 | $225 | $0 | $840 |
| 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 | 03/20/1997 | 03/25/1997 | $225 | $225 | $0 | 05/28/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1511 B | 03/20/1997 | 03/25/1997 | $110 | $110 | $0 | 05/28/1997 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 1675 G | 03/20/1997 | 03/25/1997 | $560 | $560 | $0 | 05/28/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 1675 J | 03/20/1997 | 03/25/1997 | $55 | $560 | $0 | 05/28/1997 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was on a 20 ft extension ladder, using a battery-operated drill to replace aluminum screens. He was pushing on a screen to drill holes for securing the screws when the ladder slid out at its base and overturned. Employee #1 fell approximately 15 ft, striking an air conditioning unit approximately 4 ft off the ground. He fractured the lower part of his right leg as he landed. Employee #1 was transported by paramedics to the UCLA Medical Center. The ladder was not secured and it had been placed at an angle greater than 1:4.
Keywords: FRACTURE, EXTENSION LADDER, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, LADDER, STRUCK AGAINST, FALL, LEG, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126093822 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Glaziers |