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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: 1767860.015 - Department Of Water And Power Of The City Of Los Angeles
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Department Of Water And Power Of The City Of Los Angeles
13001 N Sepulveda Blvd
Granada Hills, CA 91344
Mailing Address:
11760 Truesdale St., Bldg. 9, Sun Valley, CA 91352
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 221310/Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/03/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2188899 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $850 | $0 | $850 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $850 | $0 | $850 |
| 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 | 3203(A)(4) | 10/03/2024 | 11/07/2024 | $850 | $850 | $0 | 03/05/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 3:07 p.m. on July 11, 2024, Employee #1 was refueling a helicopter at a landing pad. He had inserted the fuel nozzle into the helicopter's fuel tank port and locked it in place to allow automatic fueling. While a coworker was working nearby, the nozzle was inadvertently dislodged from the fuel port, causing fuel to spray across the landing pad area. As Employee #1 approached the dislodged nozzle to stop the fuel flow, he slipped on the spilled fuel and fell to the ground. He sustained a fractured hip and femur and was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Fall, Fall On Same Level, Femur, Fracture, Fuel Pipe, Fuel Tank, Fuel Truck, Ground, Hip, Slip
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1767860.015 | 58 | M | Hospitalized injury | Airplane pilots and navigators |