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Inspection: 1632638.015 - Brymax Construction Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Ca Los Angeles
Site Address:
Brymax Construction Services, Inc.
1 World Airport Way Terminal 8
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Mailing Address:
7436 Lorge Circle, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/01/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1963957 | ||
| Inspection | 1634107 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1637024 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1636943 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1633787 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $90,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $90,000 |
| Current Penalty | $90,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $90,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 1509(A) | 05/01/2023 | 05/24/2023 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/06/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 6175(C)(1) | 05/01/2023 | 05/24/2023 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/06/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 6181(B)(2) | 05/01/2023 | 05/24/2023 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/06/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 6181(B)(5) | 05/01/2023 | 05/15/2023 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/06/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 05001 | Serious | 6181(B)(7) | 05/01/2023 | 05/15/2023 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/06/2023 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 7:00 a.m. on October 31, 2022, an employee was brazing a copper line in an electrical equipment room that was equipped with a carbon dioxide fire extinguishing system. The fire extinguishing system activated, discharging and flooding the room with carbon dioxide. The employee was unable to escape the room and was overcome and asphyxiated by the carbon dioxide. The employee was transported to the hospital, where he died.
Keywords:activated, asphyxiated, carbon dioxide, electrical vault, fire ext system, metal pipe, overcome by gas, welding
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1632638.015 | Non Hospitalized injury | ||||
| 2 | 1632638.015 | Fatality |