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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: 1489870.015 - City Of Los Angeles Department Of Building And Safety
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
City Of Los Angeles Department Of Building And Safety
6262 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Mailing Address:
6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91401
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 541350/Building Inspection Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/25/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 1650714 | Yes | |
| Complaint | 1648985 | Yes | |
| Accident | 1721806 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $72,000 | $0 | $0 | $840 | $0 | $72,840 |
| Current Penalty | $20,250 | $0 | $0 | $420 | $0 | $20,670 |
| 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)(8)(B) | 05/25/2021 | 06/28/2021 | $0 | $420 | $0 | 04/12/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3395(D) | 05/25/2021 | 06/28/2021 | $420 | $420 | $0 | 04/12/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3395(C) | 05/25/2021 | 06/04/2021 | $6,750 | $18,000 | $0 | 04/12/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 3395(F) | 05/25/2021 | 06/04/2021 | $6,750 | $18,000 | $0 | 04/12/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 5. | 04001 | Serious | 3395(H) | 05/25/2021 | 06/04/2021 | $6,750 | $18,000 | $0 | 04/12/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 6. | 05001 | Serious | 3395(I)(3) | 05/25/2021 | 06/04/2021 | $0 | $18,000 | $0 | 04/12/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a 60-year-old male, was feeling ill for two weeks (between August 5 and August 19, 2020). He experienced headaches, blurred vision, disorientation, and dizziness. He felt his illness was due to extreme heat. He reported his illness to his supervisor at 12:00 p.m. on August 19, 2020. His supervisor told him to leave early and take the rest of the day off. Employee #1 was sent home and advised to use sick leave. After he went home, he experienced a headache and blurred vision. Employee #1 went to Kaiser Urgent Care the next day for evaluation. This employee's symptoms support a heat-related illness. The doctor diagnosed the employee with heat exhaustion (primary), blurred vision, and headache. He was treated without hospitalization.
Keywords: Building, Dizziness, Headache, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Injury Prevention Program, Heat index, Heat-related illness , Inspecting
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1489870.015 | 62 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Construction inspectors |