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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126194331 - Southwest Hauling Disposal & Demolition Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Southwest Hauling Disposal & Demolition Inc
5877 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Mailing Address:
909 Aviation Bl. #2, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1795
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/14/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/21/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101169217 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $215 | $0 | $11,015 |
| Current Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $215 | $0 | $2,015 |
| 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 | 1509 A | 05/16/2008 | 07/03/2008 | $85 | $85 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1734 B02 | 05/16/2008 | 05/21/2008 | $130 | $130 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 1735 D04 | 05/16/2008 | 05/21/2008 | $1,800 | $10,800 | $0 | 05/22/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:30 a.m. on February 19, 2008, Employee #1, a laborer with Southwest Hauling, Disposal, Demolition, Inc., was part of a crew removing an interior nonstructural partition that had been used to support television screens and mirrors in a commercial tenant space. The partition was 50 ft long, 7 ft high, framed with 2 in. by 4 in. lumber, and covered with drywall on both sides. The crew first used hand tools for the demolition work. A bobcat was then employed to speed the demolition. While Employee #1 was on a break, leaning over for water, the wall collapsed. It struck his head and pinned him underneath. Before emergency responders arrived, Employee #1 was extricated by coworkers. He was hospitalized at UCLA Westwood Medical Center for a fractured back. The investigation revealed discrepancies between the contract specifications and the understanding of General Contractor (the employer of Employee #1), regarding whether the wall that collapsed was to be fully demolished or only the drywall was to be removed. At the time of the accident, employees were working without supervision.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, DEMOLITION, COLLAPSE, BACK, LOADER, STRUCK BY, HAND TOOL, VERTEBRA
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126194331 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers |