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Inspection: 1591050.015 - Westech Systems, Llc.
Inspection Information - Office: Ca Fresno
Site Address:
Westech Systems, Llc.
467 W. Quincy Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
Mailing Address:
827 Jefferson Avenue, Clovis, CA 93612
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 236220/Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/13/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1886982 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $36,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $36,250 |
| Current Penalty | $36,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $36,250 |
| 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 | 1509(A) | 10/13/2022 | $11,250 | $11,250 | $0 | 12/11/2022 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 02002 | Serious | 1670(A) | 10/13/2022 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 12/11/2022 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
On April 20, 2022, at 11:54 a.m. an employe was working as a Foreman for a company hired to install a solar energy system on the rooftop of a private residence. The employee was located on the roof while Coworker #1, a Solar Installer, was working on the ground level preparing solar panels for installation. Coworker #2, also a Solar Installer, was sitting on the peak of the roof taking a break. Coworker #3, another Solar Installer, was also sitting on the peak of the roof next to Coworker #2. The employee was measuring the solar panel installation rails near the edge of the roof when he fell 10 feet to the ground below. The employee incurred a serious head injury and was killed.
Keywords:blunt force, blunt force trauma, construction, fall, fall from elevation, fall protection, harness, head, installing, insufficient supervision, misjudgement, misjudgement of hazardous situation, ppe, ppe hazard as
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1591050.015 | Fatality | Construction Laborer |