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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: 1436785.015 - R N D Contractors, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
R N D Contractors, Inc
3230 Sweetwater Springs Blvd
Spring Valley, CA 91977
Mailing Address:
14796 Jurupa Ave Unit A, Fontana, CA 92337
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238120/Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/09/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1507182 | ||
| Inspection | 1436800 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $40,500 | $0 | $0 | $365 | $0 | $40,865 |
| Current Penalty | $20,250 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $21,750 |
| 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 | 1670(F) | 04/09/2020 | $0 | $365 | $0 | 04/13/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 1709(D) | 04/09/2020 | 04/21/2020 | $20,250 | $20,250 | $0 | 04/13/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 1710(G) | 04/09/2020 | 04/21/2020 | $1,500 | $20,250 | $0 | 04/13/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 2:00 p.m. on October 9, 2019, Employee #1, Employee #2 and coworkers, steel erection contractors/subcontractors, worked on bolting-up, steel erection of open web steel joists, for a newly constructed building. Employee #1 and Employee #2 sat on a beam approximately, 34 feet above ground, and were awaiting the raising, positioning and bolting of a C-channel fascia to the roof structure. Two coworkers were operating a mobile crane, which was used to hoist the C-channel fascia up for installation. Two positioning bolts, holding the end of the beam, with Employee #1 and Employee #2 failed, due to an unsecured and (unwelded) flange. Employee #1 then fell 34 feet to the ground. While Employee #2 used PFAS, suffering only minor injuries, was treated in the hospital and released the same day. Employee #1 sustained severe internal head injuries and was killed.
Keywords: Back, Bolt, Construction, Counterbalance, Crane, Fall, Fall Protection, Head, Hoist, Hoisting Mechanism, Installing, Joist, Mobile Crane, Roof, Steel Erection, Structural Collapse, Unsecured, Welding
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1436785.015 | 30 | M | Fatality | Structural metal workers |