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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310197512 - California Lutheran University
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
California Lutheran University
60 W. Olsen Road #3209
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8221
NAICS: 611310/ Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/05/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/23/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101119451 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | $26,125 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,125 | $0 | $5,125 |
| 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 B01 | 10/05/2007 | 10/22/2007 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A04 | 10/05/2007 | 10/18/2007 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 3650 E | 10/05/2007 | 10/22/2007 | $4,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 11/02/2007 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a routine-maintenance worker who had been working for the employer for 7 to 8 years, was operating a utility cart. Apparently the employee was trying to avoid a speed bump located in close proximity to a peninsula curb. Employee #1 was on his way back to the Facilities Maintenance Building located about 400 ft away. Apparently the employee swerved to avoid the speed bump but misjudged the site conditions. His right wheel hit the curb; it went up onto the peninsula and caused the vehicle to tip over. The top rail of the canopy landed on his head causing massive trauma and cranial fractures resulting in death. The utility cart was modified by the employer. The cart was a flat bed cart with a low center of gravity; however, the employer added on a high canopy with the capability of storing ladders on top. The addition of the canopy plus ladders raised the center of gravity causing the vehicle to tip more easily. No supervisor or co workers were present at the time of the accident. A student observed the cart tipping over.
Keywords: HEAD, MAINTENANCE, CART
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310197512 | Fatality | Other | Painters, construction and maintenance |