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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126103035 - Angelus Waterproofing & Restoration Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Angelus Waterproofing & Restoration Inc
12321 W. Ocean Park Bl.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Mailing Address:
13217 Barton Circle, Whitter, CA 90605
Union Status: Union
SIC:1521
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/18/2001
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 12/31/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362573503 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $15,650 | $0 | $0 | $1,025 | $0 | $16,675 |
| Current Penalty | $2,700 | $0 | $0 | $600 | $0 | $3,300 |
| 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 | 1541 C02 | 12/07/2001 | 01/08/2002 | $300 | $350 | $0 | 02/22/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1541 K01 | 12/07/2001 | 01/01/2002 | $0 | $675 | $0 | 02/22/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 15410001 A01 | 12/06/2001 | 01/01/2002 | $2,700 | $11,600 | $0 | 02/22/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 03001 | Other | 1541 J02 | 12/07/2001 | 01/09/2002 | $300 | $4,050 | $0 | 02/22/2002 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on June 15, 2001, Employee #1 and a coworker were working in and around an un-shored trench. The excavation site was approximately 3.5-ft wide, 8-ft deep, and 65-ft long. The employees were waterproofing and applying the coat on the subterranean wall of the garage. On the previous day, the employees applied the first coat on the wall and used a hydraulic shoring for the trench. After this first day, they removed all the hydraulic shoring. The next day, they decided to work on each end and meet in the middle. As Employee #1 was working in the excavation site on his side, it caved in upon him and buried him up to his chest. The coworker went to his aid by removing the dirt from around his chest. Another individual summoned the fire department for help. The fire department was able to rescue him and transported him to the hospital. Employee #1 sustained serious injuries, including broken bones. The accident occurred due to several factors. Firstly, a person with trench safety experience did not make daily inspections of excavation site, the adjacent area, and protective systems for evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-ins. Moreover, the employees were not protected from cave-ins by adequate protective systems such as shoring, shielding, sloping, or benching. In addition, the employees were not protected from the excavated material that posed a hazard by falling or rolling into the excavation. Furthermore, the excavated soil material was not placed at least 2 ft from the edge of excavation site. Lastly, no retaining devices were used to prevent material from falling or rolling on to the employees working in the excavation site.
Keywords: CHEST, FRACTURE, COLLAPSE, UNSECURED, TRENCH, CRUSHED, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126103035 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers |