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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1358844.015 - Vahe Benlian/Benlian Bros Construction, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Vahe Benlian/Benlian Bros Construction, Inc.
8724 Ashcroft Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90048
Mailing Address:
11715 Andrew Avenue, Granada Hills, CA 91344
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 236220/Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/29/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1398862 | ||
| Inspection | 1380493 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $13,160 | $0 | $0 | $390 | $0 | $13,550 |
| Current Penalty | $11,035 | $0 | $0 | $390 | $0 | $11,425 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 1509(B) | 04/29/2019 | $130 | $130 | $0 | 05/21/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1512(B) | 04/29/2019 | 06/14/2019 | $130 | $130 | $0 | 05/21/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3395(I) | 04/29/2019 | $130 | $130 | $0 | 05/21/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3328(A)(2) | 04/29/2019 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $0 | 05/21/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 3556(A) | 04/29/2019 | $235 | $2,360 | $0 | 05/21/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 9:50 a.m. on November 7, 2018, Employee #1 was holding a shop vacuum while site foreman Employee #2 was cutting sections of exterior stucco in preparation for removal. Employee #1 was standing just to the left of Employee #2, who was performing the cutting, when the unguarded Milwaukee portable angle grinder fitted with a cutting blade bound, kicked back and struck Employee #1 in the lower left neck region.
Keywords: Blade, Grinder, Kick Back, Struck By, Unguarded
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1358844.015 | 55 | M | Fatality | Construction laborers |