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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300866480 - Midwest Roofing Co Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Midwest Roofing Co Inc
1606 130th Street
Gardena, CA 90278
Mailing Address:
1502 W 132nd Street, Gardena, CA 90249
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/19/2004
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 02/23/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362589590 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,540 | $0 | $19,540 |
| Current Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $425 | $0 | $9,425 |
| 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 B02 | 04/20/2004 | 05/07/2004 | $200 | $275 | $0 | 04/26/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1509 A | 04/20/2004 | 05/07/2004 | $0 | $410 | $0 | 04/26/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 1509 C | 04/20/2004 | 05/07/2004 | $0 | $305 | $0 | 04/26/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 1512 B | 04/20/2004 | 05/07/2008 | $225 | $550 | $0 | 04/26/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 1724 B01 | 04/20/2004 | 05/07/2008 | $9,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 04/26/2004 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At 2:30 p.m. on January 22, 2004, Employee #1, a laborer with Midwest Roofing Co., Inc., was removing and replacing plywood roof sheathing. As he lifted a piece of plywood, Employee #1 stepped on a 2-in. by 4-in. roof joist. When the joist failed, he fell 30 ft through a roof opening to the concrete floor. Employee #1 sustained a head injury and was killed. The accident was caused by failure of Employee #1 to wear personal fall protective equipment and failure of the employer to properly train its employees regarding fall protection.
Keywords: HEAD, JOIST, ROOF, ROOF DECKING, WORK RULES, ROOFER, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, CONCUSSION, ROOF OPENING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300866480 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |