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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1558612.015 - Htns America, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Htns America, Inc.
17258 South Main St.
Gardena, CA 90248
Mailing Address:
17258 South Main Street Gardena, Ca 90248, Gardena, CA 90248
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 488510/Freight Transportation Arrangement
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/30/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/10/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1823594 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,135 | $0 | $6,135 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,135 | $0 | $6,135 |
| 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) | 12/22/2021 | 01/21/2022 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/21/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 43000040 A | 12/22/2021 | 01/21/2022 | $175 | $175 | $0 | 03/21/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203(A) | 12/22/2021 | 01/21/2022 | $525 | $525 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3210(C) | 12/22/2021 | 02/09/2022 | $435 | $435 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 10:30 a.m. on October 15, 2021, an employee was performing bathroom renovation work as a handyman at a freight and logistics services facility. While accessing the above ceiling space to shut off the water line to conduct work on the toilet, the employee accidentally stepped on ceiling tile. When the ceiling tile broke under the weight of the employee, he fell 10 feet through the ceiling to a concrete floor of the office area. The employee sustained five lumbar spine fractures, three pelvis fractures and a fractured left femur, requiring hospitalization.
Keywords: Ceiling, Ceiling Panel, Commercial Building, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fracture, Leg, Pelvis, Renovation, Spine, Walking Surface, Work Surface
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1558612.015 | 57 | M | Hospitalized injury | Painters, construction and maintenance |