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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310201348 - D&D Construction Specialties, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
D&D Construction Specialties, Inc.
6924 Valmont St.
Tujunga, CA 91042
Mailing Address:
11043 Olinda St., Sun Valley, CA 91352
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/04/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/23/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102540135 | ||
| Accident | 102540176 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | ||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $70,000 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | $91,000 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $15,500 | $3,000 | $0 | $36,500 |
| 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 | 1509 A | 11/04/2008 | 11/19/2008 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 12/05/2008 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1541 K01 | 11/04/2008 | 11/19/2008 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 12/05/2008 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 1712 C | 11/04/2008 | 11/19/2008 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 12/05/2008 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 1541 I02 | 11/04/2008 | 11/19/2008 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 12/05/2008 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 03001 | Repeat | 15410001 A01 | 11/04/2008 | 11/19/2008 | $15,500 | $70,000 | $0 | 12/05/2008 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At 10:57 a.m. on May 6, 2008, Employee #1 sustained a serious occupational injury when an unsupported retaining wall collapsed on him while he was cleaning and digging the footings for construction of a new retaining wall. The company involved in the accident is a general construction company, conducting construction of retaining walls, shafts and caissons. Employee #1 has been working for the company for 3 years, and was working in close proximity to other D&D Construction Specialties Inc. employees and the D&D onsite supervisor. Employee #1 was working at the east side of the project, adjacent to a 7-foot-high unprotected excavation, which was below the footing of the existing retaining wall that subsequently collapsed onto Employee #1. The employer did not use a support system or obtain a professional engineer's approved determination that the excavation below the level of the footing of the retaining wall would be safe. Employee #1 was admitted to USC Medical Center on May 6, 2008 and was treated in the hospital for 16 days.
Keywords: FOOTINGS, EXCAVATION, FRACTURE, COLLAPSE, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, RETAINING WALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310201348 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers |