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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: 1440178.015 - Cal West Lighting Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Cal West Lighting Services, Inc.
100 West Broadway
Glendale, CA 91210
Mailing Address:
11912 Woodruff Avenue, Downey, CA 90241
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/01/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1506062 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $27,000 | $0 | $39,000 | $5,000 | $0 | $71,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,400 | $0 | $24,600 | $0 | $0 | $30,000 |
| 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) | 04/01/2020 | 05/06/2020 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 06/02/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 23200001 A | 04/01/2020 | 04/13/2020 | $0 | $13,500 | $0 | 06/02/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 23200007 D | 04/01/2020 | 04/13/2020 | $5,400 | $13,500 | $0 | 06/02/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 4. | 04001 | Repeat | 3203(A) | 04/01/2020 | 05/06/2020 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 06/02/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 5. | 05001 | Repeat | 23200002 A | 04/01/2020 | 04/13/2020 | $21,600 | $36,000 | $0 | 06/02/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on October 3, 2019, an employee, an electrician, was using a conductive screwdriver to tighten screws on the line-side of an 480V energized fuse holder when an arc flash occurred. The employee was hospitalized for four days to treat second degree burns to his hands, forearms, face, neck and ears.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Ear, Electric Arc, Electric Arc Flash, Electrical Burn, Electrical Cabinet, Electrician, Face, Fuse, Hand, Neck, Screw
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1440178.015 | 23 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians |