Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1385905.015 - Contra Costa County Public Works Department
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Contra Costa County Public Works Department
202 Glacier Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
Mailing Address:
2530 Aronald Drive Suite 125, Martinez, CA 94553
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 925120/Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/13/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/03/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1435706 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $18,750 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,750 | $0 | $18,750 |
| 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 | 3203(A) | 09/13/2019 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 10/02/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3646(E) | 09/13/2019 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 10/02/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 11:20 a.m. on March 13, 2019, an employee, an Electronic Systems Specialist, was completing a work order for the service and inspection of several smoke detectors that were malfunctioning with the use of a 12-foot Louisville aluminum A-frame step ladder and an Up-right 24-foot Airlift telescopic work platform. The employee and a coworker moved the Airlift telescopic work platform into position and realized that they would not be able to extend the platform all the way up do to the configuration of smoke detector in the room. In an effort to complete the assignment, the employee placed the ladder on top of the Airlift platform in the closed position leaning it against the wall to attempt to reach the work location. As the employee ascended the ladder holding the replacement smoke detector in one hand, he realized that he was still not going to be able to reach the ceiling. As the employee started to descend the ladder, it began to slide causing him to lose his balance and fall approximately 20 feet to the ground. The employee was transported to a local hospital, where he underwent surgery for a fractured pelvis and six fractured ribs.
Keywords: Climbing on Ladder, Elevated Work Platform, Fall, Fracture, Lost Balance, Pelvis, Rib
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1385905.015 | 61 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electrical and electronic technicians |
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