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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310201363 - Kahn Air Conditioning, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Kahn Air Conditioning, Inc.
210 W. Palm Ave.
Burbank, CA 91502
Mailing Address:
19434 Business Center Dr., Northridge, CA 91324
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/28/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/12/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102540150 | ||
| Accident | 102540168 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| Current Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| 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 | Serious | 3212 E | 08/28/2008 | 09/07/2008 | $12,600 | $12,600 | $0 | 09/08/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:30 a.m. on May 7, 2008, Employee #1, a service technician, suffered serious head injury due to a fall of 15 feet through an unprotected skylight. Employee #1 had been working for a medium sized HVAC service company for 8 months total over a 3 year period. He was performing the duties of a HVAC Service Technician, including ascending roofs to repair, replace, or maintain HVAC units. At the time of the accident, he was performing a regularly assigned task of performing scheduled maintenance to HVAC units on the roofs of two buildings for the onsite employer. Employee #1 was assigned a two-day task of servicing the HVAC units. Employee #1 had commenced servicing the first of multiple HVAC units and was attempting to test the unit when Employee #1 fell through a skylight on the roof of the structure. Employee #1 fell 15 feet, striking the concrete below. Employee #1 was working alone at the time of the incident and was not protected from falling through the skylight. Employee #1 was transported to USC Medical Center where he was treated and hospitalized for 3 weeks.
Keywords: SKYLIGHT, FRACTURE, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, ROOF, AIR CONDITIONER, FALL, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310201363 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |