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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300782885 - Ameripride Uniform
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Ameripride Uniform
5950 Alcoa Ave
Vernon, CA 90058
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:7216
NAICS: 812320/Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/29/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/29/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362610115 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $6,500 | $0 | $29,000 |
| Current Penalty | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $6,500 | $0 | $29,000 |
| 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 | Other | 342 A | 12/05/2003 | 01/07/2004 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/09/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 12/05/2003 | 01/07/2004 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 01/09/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3314 H | 12/05/2003 | 01/07/2004 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 01/09/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3210 A | 12/05/2003 | 12/15/2003 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 01/09/2004 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 works for a company engaging in laundry services and attempted to remove a hanger that appeared to have caused a jam in the conveyor system. Employee #1 was standing on a mezzanine at the time, attempting to remove the problematic hanger when she somehow lost her balance and fell through an opening on the mezzanine to the floor. There were machinery and equipment located at the mezzanine where employees can easily gain access to by ladder. The mezzanine was approximately 10 ft high and not completely guarded with adequate railings at the time. Employee #1 stated that she had gotten up to remove hangers at the mezzanine numerous times before the accident. The jam occurred on an average of two-to-three times per shift and, when a jam occur, it must be corrected right away to avoid further delay to the production. Employee #1 sustained bruises, contusions and abrasions and was hospitalized.
Keywords: GUARDRAIL, LADDER, ABRASION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, FLOOR OPENING, LOST BALANCE, UNGUARDED, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300782885 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Production helpers |