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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126153584 - John Lee Westbrook Painting And Decorating
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
John Lee Westbrook Painting And Decorating
712 Westlake Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Mailing Address:
31125 Morningside St., Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1721
NAICS: 238320/Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/03/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 01/16/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101169282 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $5,500 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $200 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $0 | $400 |
| 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 | 09/03/2008 | 09/08/2008 | $100 | $5,000 | $0 | 09/15/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1509 A | 09/03/2008 | 10/21/2008 | $50 | $125 | $0 | 09/15/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 1509 B | 08/29/2008 | 10/17/2008 | $50 | $125 | $0 | 09/15/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 1509 B | 09/03/2008 | 10/21/2008 | $0 | $125 | $0 | 09/15/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 1512 C01 | 09/03/2008 | 10/21/2008 | $0 | $125 | $0 | 09/15/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 02001 | Serious | 4307 C | 09/03/2008 | 09/08/2008 | $200 | $4,500 | $0 | 09/15/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 05, 2008, Employee #1, of John Lee Westbrook Painting and Decorating in Lucerne Valley, CA, a company that performs interior painting and the minor repairs to support that task, was working at a jobsite in Los Angeles, CA doing interior remodeling of an old apartment building. Employee #1 was using a hand-held power saw to cut a piece of trim molding on a door. He had used a wood chip to hold back the blade guard. As he moved the saw forward he hit his thumb. He was hospitalized. The damage to his thumb was extensive and it had to be amputated.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, THUMB, ELECTRIC SAW, BLADE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126153584 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Painters, construction and maintenance |