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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1311569.015 - 5 Star Elevator Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
5 Star Elevator Service, Inc.
1045 W. Katella Ave.
Orange, CA 92867
Mailing Address:
1556 N. Case St., Orange, CA 92867
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 238290/Other Building Equipment Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/30/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/03/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1330463 |
| 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 | $2,000 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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) | 05/30/2018 | $2,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/05/2018 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 8:00 a.m. on April 2, 2018, Employee #1, an elevator mechanic employed by an elevator services company, was performing cleaning and maintenance in an elevator pit at a commercial building. He was using his 2.5-foot A-frame stepladder for access and egress. After using the ladder multiple times that day, Employee #1 stepped onto the ladder to exit the pit. He fell, and his back struck a bumper spring. Employee #1 initially thought his injuries were limited to bruises. After finishing the assignment, he reported to his supervisor, called emergency medical services, and drove himself to an urgent care facility. From there he was transferred to a hospital, where he was treated for four fractured ribs and a punctured lung. Employee #1 remained hospitalized for one week.
Keywords: Construction, Elevator Shaft, Fall, Fracture, Lung, Maintenance, Pit, Puncture, Rib, Stepladder
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1311569.015 | 60 | M | Hospitalized injury | Mechanical engineering technicians |