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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: 1748381.015 - Prime Mechanical Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
Prime Mechanical Service, Inc.
2750 Monterey Rd
San Jose, CA 95111
Mailing Address:
296 Wright Brothers Avenue, Livermore, CA 94551
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: Safety
Close Conference: 11/01/2024
Emphasis: N:Heatnep, S:Heatsep-Outdoor
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2161708 | ||
| Inspection | 1748405 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,400 | $0 | $0 | $670 | $0 | $6,070 |
| Current Penalty | $5,400 | $0 | $0 | $670 | $0 | $6,070 |
| 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 | 1509(A) | 11/04/2024 | 12/02/2024 | $335 | $335 | $0 | 01/31/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3395(C) | 11/04/2024 | $335 | $335 | $0 | 01/31/2025 | C - Contested | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3395(D) | 11/04/2024 | $5,400 | $5,400 | $0 | 01/31/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 1:00 p.m. on May 9, 2024, Employee #1, employed by a mechanical services company, was dispatched to perform maintenance on the condenser unit for a walk-in refrigerator system. The employee accessed the roof via a fixed ladder through a roof hatch at approximately 1:30 p.m. The last sighting of the employee was at 4:22 p.m., ascending the ladder to the roof. The next day, on May 10, 2024, the employee was found dead on the roof by a subcontractor employee. The cause of death was determined to be hypertensive cardiovascular disease and obesity. The exact circumstances leading to the fatality remain unknown.
Keywords: Fixed Ladder, Hatch, Hypertension, Maintenance, Obesity, Roof
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1748381.015 | 56 | M | Fatality | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |