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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310495940 - Griffith Company
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Griffith Company
802 Fairmont Ave
Glendale, CA 91203
Mailing Address:
3050 E Birch, Brea, CA 92821
Union Status: Union
SIC:1611
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/30/2009
Planning Guide: Health-Construction
Emphasis: L:Arrastim
Case Closed: 07/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102619061 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,295 | $0 | $1,295 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $440 | $0 | $440 |
| 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 | 3395 E01 | 10/30/2009 | 11/19/2009 | $190 | $810 | $0 | 11/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3395 E03 | 10/30/2009 | 11/19/2009 | $250 | $485 | $0 | 11/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 22, 2009, Employee #1, a journeyman carpenter with Griffith Company (a bridge construction contractor), was working outdoors in a hot environment building formwork at the Fairmont Avenue extension and bridge project. His tasks included hammering, plumbing and lifting line panels. When he reported heat cramps, he was escorted to a shaded area. Employee #1 then drove home. Later that day, he was admitted to Kaiser Permanente Hospital for treatment a heat-related illness. Sufficient water supply and shade had been present at the worksite; however, the employer failed to train its employees on heat illness prevention.
Keywords: HEAT, CONSTRUCTION, HEAT STROKE, BRIDGE, HEAT EXHAUSTION, OVERHEATED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310495940 | Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Carpenters |