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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307184473 - Hv Llc Dba Circus Hermanos Vazquez
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Hv Llc Dba Circus Hermanos Vazquez
1600 Rosemead Blvd.
South El Monte, CA 91733
Mailing Address:
943 N. Expressway 15-87, Brownsville, TX 78520
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7996
NAICS: 713110/Amusement and Theme Parks
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/25/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/19/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101801843 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | $2,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 10/25/2007 | 11/27/2007 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:15 p.m. on April 30, 2007, Employee #1 was hired as an independent contractor as a strap performer. He had previous strap performing experience. The circus had been set up and was performing two shows every night. Employee #1 started to perform his strap show. He raised himself up and down on air and performed different body movements on air by using two straps tighten and loose around his hands, arms and body. During the body movement, the shackle became disengaged from the hook at the bottom of the heart shape attachment. He fell of approximately 16 ft; head first, to the ground. Employee #1 died due to a skull fracture.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, HOISTING MECHANISM, STRUCK AGAINST, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307184473 | Fatality | Fracture | Artists, performers and related workers n.e.c. |