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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301333019 - L & J Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
L & J Construction
1501 W Whittier Blvd
Montebello, CA 90670
Mailing Address:
13882 Magna Vista Dr, Perris, CA 92570
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1751
NAICS: 238130/Framing Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/30/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 12/28/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362595621 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,670 | $0 | $0 | $330 | $0 | $19,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,025 | $0 | $0 | $220 | $0 | $5,245 |
| 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 C | 10/04/2004 | 11/04/2004 | $110 | $165 | $0 | 11/08/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1512 B | 10/04/2004 | 11/04/2004 | $110 | $165 | $0 | 11/08/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 1509 A | 10/04/2004 | 10/18/2004 | $300 | $3,035 | $0 | 11/08/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 3646 E | 10/04/2004 | 10/18/2004 | $2,025 | $3,035 | $0 | 11/08/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 04001 | Serious | 3650 S26 | 10/04/2004 | 10/18/2004 | $2,700 | $12,600 | $0 | 11/08/2004 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:00 a.m. on August 19, 2004, Employee #1 and his supervisor were working for L & J Construction Inc., operating a gradall rough terrain reach forklift, Model 532-3s, Serial Number 0166068. Employee #1 placed about half of the boards on the roof catwalk located about 14 feet above the floor. The supervisor used the forklift to elevate Employee #1 and the boards. The Supervisor extended the boom out further to reach the next catwalk. The forklift tipped forward causing the rear wheels to come off the ground, the basket to hit the ground, and the 2-inch by 6-inch by 16-foot boards slid forward and pressed Employee #1 against the front frame of the basket. Employee #1 was transported to USC Medical Center where he remained for 9 days due to a ruptured spleen and three broken ribs.
Keywords: SPLEEN, BROOM, RUPTURE, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, RIB, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, WORK PLATFORM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301333019 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Supervisors; carpenters and related workers |