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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: 1499128.015 - Sturgeon Electric California Llc
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Sturgeon Electric California Llc
On Apela Dr.
Idyllwild, CA 92549
Mailing Address:
25110 Trumble Rd., Sun City, CA 92586
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 238110/Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/30/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1634100 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 29400006 B | 06/30/2021 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 08/20/2021 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 11:30 a.m. on July 6, 2020, Employee #1, a journeyman lineman, was performing electrical work on a platform in a public area in Idyllwild. The employee accessed the platform using an aerial device (bucket truck) but was not secured or tied off at all times during the transition to the platform. The employee sustained serious injuries after falling approximately 30 feet. The fall resulted in multiple fractures. Emergency services were contacted, and paramedics transported the employee to a local hospital for admission and treatment. The employer reported the incident on July 7, 2020, in compliance with reporting requirements. An opening conference was held by the Division on October 16, 2020.
Keywords: Electrical, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Fracture, Hospital, Unsecured
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1499128.015 | 38 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electrical power installers and repairers |