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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1341831.015 - Helix Electric Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Helix Electric Inc
110 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90077
Mailing Address:
6795 Flanders, San Diego, CA 92121
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/17/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/26/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1371359 | ||
| Inspection | 1341870 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $18,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,285 | $0 | $3,285 |
| 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) | 01/17/2019 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/08/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 1670(A) | 01/17/2019 | 02/12/2019 | $3,285 | $13,500 | $0 | 02/08/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 7:45 a.m. on August 9, 2018, Employee #1 and a coworker, employed by an electrical services company, were working at the rehabilitation of a three-story commercial building, a multi-employer construction project. They were installing overhead electrical conduit in the building's mechanical room. Both employees were working on overhead ductwork at a height of 17 feet one inch from the top of the duct to the ground. They were using an extension ladder to access the ductwork. As the coworker performed work, Employee #1 assisted by getting tools, equipment, and other items for the task. From his position on top of the duct, Employee #1 attempted to descend the nearby extension ladder to obtain additional work materials. As he started to transition from the top of the duct to the ladder, he lost his balance and fell. He fell onto the mechanical unit and then continued falling, striking the concrete floor. Emergency services transported Employee #1 to the hospital, where he was admitted for treatment of multiple fractured ribs and a lumbar (lower spine) vertebral fracture.
Keywords: Back, Construction, Descending, Duct, Extension Ladder, Fall, Fracture, Installing, Lost Balance, Material Handling, Rehabilitation, Rib, Spine, Vertebra
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1341831.015 | 42 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians |