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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126197748 - Southwest Industries
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Southwest Industries
331 N. Foothill Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Mailing Address:
2115 Aviation Dr., Upland, CA 91786
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: 10/19/2005
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 02/05/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362587388 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,375 |
| Current Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,375 |
| 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 | Serious | 1675 J | 04/07/2006 | 04/12/2006 | $3,375 | $3,375 | $0 | 05/11/2006 | D - Govt Dismissed |
Investigation Summary
On October 10, 2005, Employee #1, was injured from falling off a portable ladder. Employee #1 placed a portable extension ladder against the building as Employee #1 ascended the ladder slipped out; the employee fell and sustained a broken arm and broken nose from the fall. Employee #1 was supervising a crew of 10 workers who were performing ceramic tile demolition on the roof of a structure. The roof was approximately 20" feet from the ground and access to the roof was provided through two hatchways with fixed ladders. Two workers witnessed the accident and rushed to provide aid. Paramedics were contacted and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital where he was admitted for observation. One serious citation for failure to secure a portable ladder was issued to the employer.
Keywords: FRACTURE, EXTENSION LADDER, DEMOLITION, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, NOSE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, ARM, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126197748 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |