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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312431547 - Christian Olguin
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Christian Olguin
15839 Larkspur St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
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: 06/19/2009
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 07/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102545159 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $1,935 | $0 | $12,735 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 10/27/2009 | 11/25/2009 | $0 | $280 | $0 | 11/12/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1509 B | 10/27/2009 | 11/25/2009 | $0 | $280 | $0 | 11/12/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 341 D05 A | 10/27/2009 | 11/25/2009 | $0 | $1,250 | $0 | 11/12/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3395 E03 | 10/27/2009 | 11/25/2009 | $0 | $125 | $0 | 11/12/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 15410001 A01 | 10/27/2009 | 10/30/2009 | $0 | $10,800 | $0 | 11/12/2009 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:40 p.m. on April 29, 2009, Employee #1, a construction laborer, and two coworkers were digging a trench in order to connect a sewer line to the sewer main. The excavation was measured to be 66 feet long and 70 inches across. The depth varied, with the maximum depth measured at 8.08 feet. The walls of the trench were not sloped and no shoring was used. The soil of the excavation was classified to be Type B. The trench collapsed and partially buried the three employees. Employee #1 was buried to his waist and suffered a fracture to his ankle. The three employees were rescued by the fire department, and Employee #1 was taken to the hospital, where he was admitted for treatment.
Keywords: FRACTURE, COLLAPSE, UNSECURED, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, SHORING, BURIED, ANKLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312431547 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers |