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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1301351.015 - Kerns Drywall, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Kerns Drywall, Inc.
10 Rue Cannes
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Mailing Address:
26895 Aliso Creek Rd. #580, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238310/Drywall and Insulation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/06/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/24/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1318410 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $39,375 | $0 | $0 | $1,530 | $0 | $40,905 |
| Current Penalty | $16,275 | $0 | $0 | $520 | $0 | $16,795 |
| 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 | 1637(K)(1) | 09/06/2018 | 10/11/2018 | $260 | $875 | $0 | 04/08/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3395(I) | 09/06/2018 | 10/11/2018 | $260 | $655 | $0 | 04/08/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 1646(B)(1) | 09/06/2018 | 09/18/2018 | $525 | $7,875 | $0 | 04/08/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 1509(A) | 09/06/2018 | 09/18/2018 | $6,300 | $15,750 | $0 | 04/08/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 5. | 04001 | Serious | 1512(E) | 09/06/2018 | 09/18/2018 | $9,450 | $15,750 | $0 | 04/08/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
On the afternoon of March 9, 2018, Employee #1, employed by a drywall company, was working alone at a one-story residential renovation project. He was using an 8-foot rolling scaffold, a 3-foot rolling scaffold, and a 6-foot A-frame ladder and installing joint compound on drywall joints. Employee #1 apparently fell from one of these aerial devices. He remained on the floor for approximately 18 hours before he was found. Emergency medical services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for massive head trauma.
Keywords: Brain, Fall, Fall Protection, Head, Installing, Ladder, Repair, Residential Construction, Scaffold, Wall
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1301351.015 | 47 | M | Hospitalized injury | Drywall installers |