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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1356476.015 - Air Control Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Air Control Systems, Inc.
250 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Mailing Address:
1940 S. Grove Ave., Ontario, CA 91761
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/24/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/18/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1394555 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $700 | $0 | $23,200 |
| Current Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $420 | $0 | $7,170 |
| 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 | 1511(B) | 04/24/2019 | 05/29/2019 | $420 | $700 | $0 | 05/13/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 1670(A) | 04/24/2019 | $6,750 | $22,500 | $0 | 05/13/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on October 22, 2018, Employee #1, a project manager/supervisor, and three coworkers, all employed by a commercial HVAC company, were engaged in repair work at a three-story commercial building. Employee #1 was instructing his coworkers in how to correct HVAC system issues. They were in a crawlspace/access area between the roof and the top floor, which they had accessed from a roof opening. The area was not well lit. Employee #1 stepped on a closed hatch, which collapsed. Employee #1 fell through the hatch, struck wood shelving as he fell, and landed on the floor of a supply closet, a fall height of approximately 8 feet. Emergency services transported Employee #1 to the hospital, where he was admitted and treated for injuries that included a fractured spine, fractured rib, and concussion.
Keywords: Access/Egress, Concussion, Construction, Crawl Space, Fall, Fall Protection, Fracture, HVAC, Hatch, Lighting, Repair, Rib, Roof, Spine, Struck Against, Structural Collapse, Unsecured
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1356476.015 | 40 | M | Hospitalized injury | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |