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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305353963 - Orange County Transportation Authority
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Orange County Transportation Authority
1717 Via Burton
Anaheim, CA 92806
Mailing Address:
550 S Main St, Orange, CA 92863
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9621
NAICS: 926120/Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/12/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/22/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362473829 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 11/12/2004 | 11/17/2004 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 14, 2004, Employee #1 was assigned to clean a storage shed that was used for storing toilet and other cleaning supplies. This storage shed had a two-part wire-mesh gate. Each part of the gate measured 12-ft high and 8-ft wide. An overhead multi-vapor light fixture was located outside the shed with a horizontal distance of 6 ft from the gate. The light fixture was hit by the gate when it was opened and was hanging loosely from the ceiling. After finishing up the cleanup of this shed, Employee #1 and a coworker closed the gate and the overhead light fixture fell on them. The light fixture hit Employee #1 in the face injuring him seriously. The coworker was also hit in his right shoulder but his injury was not serious and was not recorded in the original narrative. Employee #1 broke three teeth, suffered deep lacerations on his lips, and, injured his left shoulder. Employee #1 was hospitalized for 10 days.
Keywords: SHOULDER, MOUTH, CLEANING, LIGHTING FIXTURE, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, FACE, FALLING OBJECT, STORAGE AREA
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305353963 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Janitors and cleaners |