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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307169359 - Cooling Connection
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Cooling Connection
1950 East 20th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90058
Mailing Address:
1350 East 41st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3585
NAICS: 333415/Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/20/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/10/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102467727 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $6,050 | $0 | $19,550 |
| Current Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $6,050 | $0 | $19,550 |
| 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 | 11/17/2006 | 12/20/2006 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/02/2007 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 11/17/2006 | 12/20/2006 | $350 | $350 | $0 | 02/02/2007 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3276 A01 | 11/17/2006 | 12/20/2006 | $350 | $350 | $0 | 02/02/2007 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 1675 I | 11/17/2006 | 12/20/2006 | $350 | $350 | $0 | 02/02/2007 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 1675 E | 11/17/2006 | 11/27/2006 | $13,500 | $13,500 | $0 | 02/02/2007 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On July 29, 2006, Employee #1 and three other employees were attempting to bolt down a cooling unit, which they installed previously. Two folded A-frame ladders were used by the crew to gain an access to the attic. One ladder, which was placed on top of a storage rack slipped, while Employee #1 was ascending the ladder. As the result, Employee #1 fell approximately 142 in. off the top shelf of the storage rack, struck his face against an electrical junction box on his way down, and landed, facing down, on the floor. He fractured his legs. Employee #1 was immediately taken to County USC Medical Center by the paramedics and was hospitalized. The accident was caused by not placing all ladder feet firmly on a substantial base, before allowing employees to use it.
Keywords: ATTIC, FRACTURE, LADDER, SLIP, STRUCK AGAINST, BOLT, FALL, STORAGE RACK, FACE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307169359 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Laborers, except construction |