Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126161785 - Becon Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Becon Construction
1201 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 238390/Other Building Finishing Contractors
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/23/2007
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 12/08/2008
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 362578817 | ||
Complaint | 206057226 | Yes |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
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 | 03/20/2007 | 04/12/2007 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On September 1, 2006, Employee #1 and two coworkers were installing coaxial cable on an elevated catwalk that was enclosed by wooden floorboards, handrails, mid-rails and toe boards. Employee #1 and his coworkers work scope included the installation of a single cellular telephone antenna and associated connecting wiring from the antenna to a local radio equipment room. The Employees access the radio room by ladder. The catwalk is a secured working area. Employees are not required to wear fall protection while working on the catwalk or radio room. One of Employee #1's task was to label cable connectors with blue tape. Employee #1's coworker asked Employee #1 to retrieve a roll of blue tape that he dropped earlier. Employee #1 climbed out onto the catwalk without fall protection and stepped onto the false ceiling to retrieve the tape. Employee #1 fell approximately 39 feet through the false ceiling. Employee #1 suffered a broken ankle, shattered knees, and right arm. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: FRACTURE, INSTALLING, HANDRAIL, CATWALK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, MIDRAIL, ELEVATED WORK PLAT
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 126161785 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |