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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301118378 - L & J Construction Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
L & J Construction Inc
9828 Mission Gorge Rd
Santee, CA 92071
Mailing Address:
13882 Magna Vista Dr, Perris, CA 92570
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1751
NAICS: 238350/Finish Carpentry Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/10/2004
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 04/21/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362072530 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,375 | $0 | $0 | $170 | $0 | $12,545 |
| Current Penalty | $5,510 | $0 | $0 | $170 | $0 | $5,680 |
| 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 | 03/08/2004 | 04/10/2004 | $85 | $85 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1527 A | 03/08/2004 | 04/10/2004 | $85 | $85 | $0 | 04/15/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 1670 A | 03/08/2004 | 03/22/2004 | $3,935 | $10,800 | $0 | 04/15/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 1620 C | 03/08/2004 | 03/22/2004 | $1,575 | $1,575 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On September 11, 2003, Employee #1, a foreman for L & J Framing in Santee, CA, and six coworkers were framing a single story commercial building in a large strip mall. A day or two earlier, 4 ft long by 6 ft wide roof openings had been cut by the contractor for HVAC units. The openings were covered by plywood that was secured in place and marked with the appropriate hazard warnings On the day of the accident, Employee #1 pried open one of the plywood covers to install metal flashing around it to support the HVAC unit. He then picked up the cover and was walking forward when he fell approximately 20 ft through the opening, landing on the concrete pad in the store. Employee #1 was transported to Sharp Hospital, where he died. The covers had been secured and were marked with hazard warnings.
Keywords: COVER, OBSTRUCTED VIEW, CONSTRUCTION, SINGLE STORY, ROOF OPENING, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301118378 | Fatality | Other | Carpenters |