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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312432388 - Los Angeles Co. Sheriff Dept. Facilities Ser. Bur.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Los Angeles Co. Sheriff Dept. Facilities Ser. Bur.
29380 The Old Road
Saugus, CA 91350
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:9111
NAICS: 921110/Executive Offices
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/08/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/03/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102545829 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 6151 C01 | 07/08/2009 | 08/10/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On June 5, 2009, Employee #1, a sheet metal worker, was installing flex duct for the HVAC system in the carpenter's shop. Employee #1 was working above the ceiling where the joists and insulation were located. Employee #1, was using plywood sheets above the ceiling for support. While moving one plywood sheet around, he stepped on a joist block that failed and caused him to fall to the floor. The height of the fall was measured 10 feet and 4 inches and the joist block was a two-by-four board. The opening created by Employee #1 when he fell measured to be 23 inches by 46.25 inches. One nail was observed in the block and another nail was in the joist. When Employee #1 stepped on the joist block, the nails pulled out of the joist block and joist resulting in the fall. Employee #1 had a mild concussion as a result of the fall.
Keywords: SHEET METAL, CEILING, FALL, CONCUSSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312432388 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Sheet metal workers |