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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: 1675638.015 - Kna Construction Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Kna Construction Inc.
10505 Glenoaks Blvd.
Pacoima, CA 91331
Mailing Address:
20693 Walnut Valley Dr., Walnut, CA 91789
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/04/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2039701 | ||
| Inspection | 1675705 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $32,400 | $0 | $0 | $1,020 | $0 | $33,420 |
| Current Penalty | $32,400 | $0 | $0 | $1,020 | $0 | $33,420 |
| 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 | 341(C) | 12/04/2023 | $435 | $435 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1509(A) | 12/04/2023 | 01/08/2024 | $260 | $260 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 1512(B) | 12/04/2023 | $325 | $325 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 1541(I) | 12/04/2023 | $16,200 | $16,200 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 1541(K) | 12/04/2023 | 12/15/2023 | $16,200 | $16,200 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 8:53 a.m. on June 7, 2023, two employees (construction laborers) of KNA Construction were assigned to perform digging under the foundation and removing earth from the side of the trench next to a retaining wall. The employee and a coworker were excavating and removing earth material below the foundation of the retaining wall. The employer did not use any support systems such as shoring, bracing, or underpinning to ensure the stability of the retaining wall. The entire wall with the footings collapsed on top of the employee, and the employee was killed.
Keywords: Brace, Cave-In, Collapse, Excavation, Laborer, Retaining Wall, Shoring, Trench, Trench Digger, Underpinning
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1675638.015 | 48 | M | Fatality | Construction laborers |