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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126191261 - Matrix Environmental Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Matrix Environmental Inc
1650 Selby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Mailing Address:
2330 Cherry Industrial Cir., Long Beach, CA 90805
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1795
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/21/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/31/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102573037 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,075 | $0 | $0 | $5,325 | $0 | $11,400 |
| Current Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $935 | $0 | $4,310 |
| 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 | 10/23/2008 | 11/18/2008 | $750 | $5,000 | $0 | 11/10/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1509 A | 10/23/2008 | 11/18/2008 | $185 | $325 | $0 | 11/10/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 1675 K | 10/23/2008 | 11/18/2008 | $3,375 | $6,075 | $0 | 11/10/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 28, 2008, an employee was working alone in Building Number 1, Room Number 3 to remove the plastic from the containment unit. To access the ceiling, the employee used a 12 ft A-frame ladder. While performing this work, the ladder fell. He stated during interview that he did not recall how the fall occurred. The employee was taken to UCLA hospital, where he was hospitalized for one week with injuries to both elbows. According to the employer's accident report, the cause of the fall was that the employee was working from the top rung off the accident. During interview with the employee, he stated that at the time of his fall, he was standing on the third or fourth rung from the top when he fell.
Keywords: FRACTURE, LADDER, FALL, ELBOW
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126191261 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |