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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1509378.015 - Western Colloid, S.C., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Western Colloid, S.C., Inc.
654 E 60th St
Los Angeles, CA 90001
Mailing Address:
654 E 60th St, Los Angeles, CA 90001
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 324122/Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/09/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/27/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1703956 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $48,375 | $0 | $0 | $545 | $0 | $48,920 |
| Current Penalty | $33,750 | $0 | $0 | $545 | $0 | $34,295 |
| 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 | 3668(F) | 08/09/2021 | 09/13/2021 | $410 | $410 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 4896(D) | 08/09/2021 | 09/13/2021 | $135 | $135 | $0 | 11/10/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3328(A)(2) | 08/09/2021 | 08/20/2021 | $14,400 | $18,000 | $0 | 11/10/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 3659(A) | 08/09/2021 | 08/20/2021 | $4,950 | $12,375 | $0 | 11/10/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 04001 | Serious | 5002 | 08/09/2021 | 08/20/2021 | $14,400 | $18,000 | $0 | 11/10/2021 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:30 a.m. on December 10, 2020, Employee #1, working for Western Colloid S.C. Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of asphalt sealants and coatings, was operating a Standard Forklift to place a SuperSack Bag weighing approximately 3,000 pounds onto a production platform. After positioning the bag, the employee used a 2-Ton Yale Overhead Crane to lift and suspend the bag in mid-air. Employee #1 then knelt underneath the bag to cut it and release the asphalt granules into a mixer chute. While doing so, the straps securing the SuperSack Bag to the crane hook broke, causing the bag to fall and land directly on Employee #1's left leg. The employee was pinned and suffered multiple fractures, including a fractured kneecap. Emergency services transported Employee #1 to the hospital, where he was admitted for treatment.
Keywords: Asphalt, Falling Object, Forklift, Fracture, Knee, Leg, Overhead Crane, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1509378.015 | 33 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |