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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: 1571298.015 - Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
470 Bauchet St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Mailing Address:
One Gateway Plaza 99-11-3, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 485113/Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/29/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1850529 | ||
| Accident | 1851172 | ||
| Accident | 1851162 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $10,000 | $400 | $0 | $10,400 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| 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 | Repeat | 342(A) | 07/01/2022 | 07/27/2022 | $6,000 | $10,000 | $0 | 10/02/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(A)(8)(B) | 07/01/2022 | 07/27/2022 | $0 | $400 | $0 | 10/02/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
Two employees were working for a public transportation system when they were exposed to passengers and coworkers who were potentially infected with COVID-19. Employee #1 worked as a bus driver, contracted COVID-19 and subsequently died on December 1, 2021. Employee #2 worked as a senior service attendant, contracted COVID-19, and was hospitalized for treatment and released after recovering from the infection.
Keywords: Infectious Disease
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1571298.015 | 58 | M | Hospitalized injury | ||
| 2 | 1571298.015 | 56 | M | Fatality |