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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312678022 - A To Z Window Cleaning
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
A To Z Window Cleaning
655 W Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
Mailing Address:
1224 Larwood Rd, San Diego, CA 92114
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7349
NAICS: 561790/Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/14/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101076438 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $170 | $0 | $170 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $170 | $0 | $170 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 10/27/2009 | 11/29/2009 | $85 | $85 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3395 E03 | 10/27/2009 | 11/29/2009 | $85 | $85 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:30 p.m. on April 30, 2009, the employer and an employee of a contract window washing company, A to Z Window Cleaning, were washing exterior windows, when the powered platform malfunctioned on the tenth story of a building. The San Diego Fire Department was called. Their personnel arrived and extricated the employer and an employee through the 10th story window. Neither of them sustained injuries from the incident. From the interview, the powered platform left hoist motor (Astro Hoist Serial Number 5822), which is connected to a special roof unit (E W Cox International - BMU 886-000 ENG Number 3961) was not functioning properly and caused the powered platform to reach a near vertical position when it was stopped. The employer and an employee remained on the platform through the use of full body harnesses and attachment to an independent safety lines.
Keywords: WINDOW WASHER, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FALL PROTECTION, ELEVATED WORK PLAT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312678022 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Supervisors, cleaning and building service workers |