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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1491821.015 - New Light Technology Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
New Light Technology Inc
14382 Astronautics Dr
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Mailing Address:
14382 Astronautics Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325414/Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/12/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/22/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1657094 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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) | 03/19/2021 | 04/23/2021 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
On August 3, 2020, Employee # 1 was working. The employer was notified by a coworker that Employee # 1 had tested positive for COVID-19. The employer conducted contact tracing and identified 10 employees and two contract-cleaning employees that may have had close contact with the coworker. Employee # 1 was one of the 10 employees identified as possibly being exposed to Covid-19 from the coworker. The employer asked Employee # 1 to quarantine and provided instructions on how to get tested. Employee # 1 was instructed by the employer to self-monitor for symptoms, check his email for updates, and to provide the employer with information on the status of his testing and symptomology every 2 to 3 days to determine when Employee # 1 could return to work. Employee # 1 began experiencing symptoms and on August 7, 2020, tested positive for COVID-19. On August 13, 2020, the employer learned that the injured had been hospitalized, and on August 26, 2020, the employer was notified by the girlfriend of Employee # 1 that he had died on August 26, 2020, most likely due to COVID-19. DOSH was notified of the death of Employee # 1 on August 27, 2020 at 7:49 pm. DOSH was notified of the hospitalization on September 18, 2020, via a letter submitted by Counsel for the employer.
Keywords: Infectious Disease
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1491821.015 | 55 | M | Fatality | Production helpers |