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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: 1506586.015 - American Fumigation Services, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
American Fumigation Services, Llc
6439 E Madera St
Long Beach, CA 90805
Mailing Address:
12234 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561710/Exterminating and Pest Control Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/10/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1703971 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $465 | $0 | $13,965 |
| Current Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $465 | $0 | $13,965 |
| 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 | 3395(D) | 05/10/2021 | 06/14/2021 | $465 | $465 | $0 | 07/17/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3210(C) | 05/10/2021 | 05/20/2021 | $13,500 | $13,500 | $0 | 07/17/2021 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 7:45 a.m. on December 10, 2020, a roofer employed by a fumigation services company was removing a tarp from the roof of a house. The employee was attempting to remove clips that were securing the tarp when his feet became tangled in it. Unable to free himself, he called out to his coworkers to stop pulling on the tarp; however, they did not heed his calls. This resulted in the employee slipping and falling against a nearby brick wall. Three other employees were working with him at the time, and the immediate supervisor, the fume manager, was in his office during the incident. The employer reported the accident to Cal/OSHA by telephone at 10:24 a.m. on the same day, in compliance with T8 CCR 342. Cal/OSHA initiated an accident investigation at 3:50 p.m. on December 14, 2020. Although several causal factors were identified, including the lack of a fall protection system, no serious accident-related citations were issued due to the absence of serious injuries. The employee sustained cuts and bruises to his face and feet, as well as a broken tooth from the impact with the brick wall. The employee was treated without hospitalization.
Keywords: Broken, Contusion, Cut, Face, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Foot, Mouth, Roof, Slip, Wall
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1506586.015 | 61 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Roof Repair: Blue Tarp |