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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126099357 - Amtech Elevator Services
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Amtech Elevator Services
507 Glenrock Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Mailing Address:
1901 E 29th St, Signal Hill, CA 90755
Union Status: Union
SIC:1796
NAICS: 238290/Other Building Equipment Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/18/2003
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 06/30/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362589392 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| 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 | 02/20/2004 | 02/25/2004 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:45 a.m. on August 22, 2003, Employee #1, an elevator service technician, was working in an elevator pit at a client site. He used ISI Poly Aerosol Parts Cleaner to clean debris from the jack head surface (packing gland). After Employee #1 returned the parts cleaner to the company vehicle, he returned with a broom and dustpan. Moments later, he heard a clicking sound coming from the scavenger pump located immediately adjacent to the jack and noticed flames around the rim of the scavenger pump reservoir. As fire spread to the floor of the pit, Employee #1 covered his face and climbed out of the pit. After rolling to extinguish the flames on him, he called for assistance. Employee #1 was transported to UCLA Medical Center for third-degree burns to his right arm and hand, second-degree burns to his left arm and hand, and first-degree burns to his face and neck.
Keywords: BURN, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, FIRE, MECHANIC, NECK, ELEVATOR, FACE, HAND, ELEVATOR SHAFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126099357 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Elevator installers and repairers |