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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312679889 - Dba Howard'S Sign Services
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Dba Howard'S Sign Services
8140 Mira Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92126
Mailing Address:
11945 Avenida Marcella, El Cajon, CA 92019
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: No Insp/Other
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/09/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/17/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101078301 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 342 A | 03/09/2010 | 03/12/2010 | $4,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 04/19/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:30 p.m. on September 15, 2009, Employee #1 was a sign installer. He tied one end of the banner sign onto an existing eyebolt at a height of approximately 20 ft. He was carrying a lead line up the ladder in order to tie off the other end of the sign, while a coworker held the ladder. Employee #1 was standing approximately 10 to 15 ft above the concrete sidewalk when he fell from the ladder and was injured. He was hospitalized for treatment of fractures that were not specified. Employee #1 did not know how he lost his balance. It was windy, there was plenty of light, and Employee #1 was experienced at performing his duties.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HIGH WIND, LADDER, FALL, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312679889 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers |