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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: 1704891.015 - Sumaria Systems, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Sumaria Systems, Llc
25500 East Avenue R-8
Palmdale, CA 93550
Mailing Address:
8 Essex Center Dr., Suite 210, Peabody, MA 01960
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 336413/Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/06/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2080851 | ||
| Inspection | 1704962 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $36,000 | $0 | $0 | $2,055 | $0 | $38,055 |
| Current Penalty | $36,000 | $0 | $0 | $2,055 | $0 | $38,055 |
| 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 | 43000040 A | 03/06/2024 | 04/10/2024 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 04/23/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(A) | 03/06/2024 | $560 | $560 | $0 | 04/23/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3205(C) | 03/06/2024 | $560 | $560 | $0 | 04/23/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3395(I) | 03/06/2024 | 04/10/2024 | $560 | $560 | $0 | 04/23/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 3203(A)(6) | 03/06/2024 | 03/18/2024 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 04/23/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 6. | 03001 | Serious | 4002(A) | 03/06/2024 | 03/18/2024 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 04/23/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 8:00 p.m. on September 7, 2023, Employee #1 was testing an unmanned aerial vehicle (i.e., airplane). The unmanned aerial vehicle's propeller struck Employee #1 on the head. Employee #1 suffered fatal injuries to the head.
Keywords: Aircraft Propeller, Airplane, Blunt force trauma, Head, Struck By, Testing
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1704891.015 | 32 | F | Fatality | Aircraft engine mechanics |