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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305473191 - Pyrotech Restoration
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Pyrotech Restoration
6437 E El Paseo St
Long Beach, CA 90815
Mailing Address:
7250 Bandini Blvd Suite 207, Commerce, CA 90040
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1521
NAICS: 236118/Residential Remodelers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/12/2003
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 09/03/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362031999 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,330 | $0 | $5,330 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,330 | $0 | $5,330 |
| 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 | 08/15/2003 | 08/20/2003 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1509 A | 08/15/2003 | 09/12/2003 | $165 | $165 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 1509 B | 08/15/2003 | 09/12/2003 | $165 | $165 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:00 p.m. on March 18, 2003, a Project Manager for a distressed-building restoration company, was using an extension ladder to climb onto the shingled roof of a single story residence to inspect the roof for future work. The ladder was a Little Giant Ladder, Type II, manufactured by Wing Enterprises Inc. It was listed as a commercial medium duty ladder with a 225-pound working load capacity. The ladder was a folding/telescoping ladder which could be used as an extension or a step ladder. As a straight ladder, its length could vary from 7 feet to 11 feet. At the time of the accident, the employee had unfolded the ladder and raised the telescoping portion of the upper half of the ladder. The telescoping portion had spring-loaded pins that were designed to extend through the side rail of the extension and enter the hollow tubular rungs of the stationary portion of the ladder. When the employee climbed up the ladder, he heard a pop and the extended portion retracted. He attempted to hold onto the roof but fell approximately 7 feet to the ground, fracturing his right femoral neck (hip). He was hospitalized with his injuries.
Keywords: FRACTURE, EXTENSION LADDER, LADDER, FALL, HIP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305473191 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Supervisors, n.e.c. |