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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: 1416236.015 - Ds Services Of America, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Ds Services Of America, Inc.
145 E. Ave K-8, Unit 100
Lancaster, CA 93535
Mailing Address:
2300 Windy Ridge Parkway, Se, Suite 500 N, Atlanta, GA 30339
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 454390/Other Direct Selling Establishments
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/06/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1474394 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $43,875 | $0 | $0 | $6,685 | $0 | $50,560 |
| Current Penalty | $21,600 | $0 | $0 | $5,600 | $0 | $27,200 |
| 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) | 01/10/2020 | 02/14/2020 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/02/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(B)(2) | 01/10/2020 | 02/14/2020 | $0 | $375 | $0 | 03/02/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3395(H) | 01/10/2020 | 02/14/2020 | $450 | $750 | $0 | 03/02/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3395(I) | 01/10/2020 | 02/14/2020 | $150 | $560 | $0 | 03/02/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 3328(G) | 01/10/2020 | 01/22/2020 | $0 | $13,500 | $0 | 03/02/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 6. | 03001 | Serious | 3395(D)(1) | 01/10/2020 | 01/22/2020 | $10,800 | $16,875 | $0 | 03/02/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 7. | 04001 | Serious | 3395(F) | 01/10/2020 | 01/22/2020 | $10,800 | $13,500 | $0 | 03/02/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 4:00 a.m. on July 2, 2019, an employee was delivering 5 gallon water bottles while driving a truck without air conditioning on a hot day. The employee felt dehydrated, nauseous, vomited, and fatigued. The employee was killed due to exposure to high heat and fatigue.
Keywords: Fatigue, Heat, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1416236.015 | 53 | M | Fatality | Driver-sales workers |