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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310199609 - La County Sheriffs- Mira Loma Detention Center
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
La County Sheriffs- Mira Loma Detention Center
45100 N. 60th. Street
Lancaster, CA 93536
Mailing Address:
45100 60th West, Lancaster, CA 93536
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9223
NAICS: 922140/Correctional Institutions
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/25/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/24/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102537735 | ||
| Accident | 102537743 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $18,750 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $18,750 |
| 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 | 1510 C | 04/07/2008 | 05/13/2008 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1541 K01 | 04/11/2008 | 05/14/2008 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 1541 B | 04/11/2008 | 05/14/2008 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 04/18/2008 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:25 p.m. on December 5, 2007, Employee #1, an immigration detainee at a California Detention Center, was working as part of a voluntary work force constructing a security fence between barracks. A coworker was using a Bob Cat to excavate a hole, approximately 3.8 ft deep and 36 in. wide. The coworker encountered a concrete obstruction and the employee, using a jack hammer, climbed into the excavated hole to break up the obstruction. While breaking up the concrete, he made contact with a high voltage line (4.16kv). He received a serious electrical shock that cause third degree burns to his left leg and he went into full cardiac arrest. Coworkers used a wooden shovel to release the employee from the electric current and pulled him from the hole. The employee was given CPR and was taken to a local hospital, where he was stabilized. He was later transferred to Los Angeles County Medical Center and placed on life support. Employee #1 was taken off life support and pronounced dead on December 7, 2008.
Keywords: BURN, EXCAVATION, HEART ATTACK, ELECTROCUTED, CARDIAC ARREST, ELECTRIC SHOCK, JACK, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310199609 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Laborers, except construction |