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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126159466 - La City Water & Power
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
La City Water & Power
111 N. Hope St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Mailing Address:
1350 Wall St., Rm. 238, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Union Status: Union
SIC:4939
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/04/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/17/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102578713 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,060 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $10,060 |
| Current Penalty | $5,060 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $10,060 |
| 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 | 08/04/2010 | 08/09/2010 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 08/12/2010 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3203 A | 08/03/2010 | 08/06/2010 | $5,060 | $5,060 | $0 | 08/12/2010 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
"On February 8, 2010, Employee #1 had gotten out of an electric scooter, used due to disabilities, to go to the restroom. As Employee #1 was coming back to the scooter, a janitorial person had moved a moveable counter to the side of an entrance turnstile to bring in some equipment. As Employee #1 walked past the counter, she attempted to pull it back in place. In doing so, she pulled the counter over onto her left foot. Due to the size (14 inches by 48 inches by 6 feet long) and weight, it caused compound fractures of her toes. Because Employee #1 was diabetic, the injuries required that all her toes and part of that foot be subsequently amputated. Employee #1 was employed by L.A. City Water and Power, the water and power provider to the city of Los Angeles, in the main offices. At the entrances of the building, security turnstiles had been installed with security officers at a nearby desk. To prevent people from walking around the turnstile a moveable counter was installed between the gates and the wall. It was moveable so that material and equipment could be transported around the turnstile. On January 7, 2010, the hazard of the top-heavy counter was identified by one of the security guards stationed at the location. Photos of the hazard were taken and he filled out an appropriate safety near miss form with his management, but they failed to respond appropriately. The department safety manager reported the incident to the Los Angeles office of Cal/OSHA."
Keywords: FRACTURE, AMPUTATED, TOE, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126159466 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Data-entry keyers |