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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313647422 - County Of Los Angeles Sanitation District
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
County Of Los Angeles Sanitation District
24501 S Figueroa St
Carson, CA 90745
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4952
NAICS: 221320/Sewage Treatment Facilities
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/13/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/31/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101035962 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $23,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,400 | $0 | $0 | $3,750 | $0 | $9,150 |
| 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 | 06/17/2013 | 06/20/2013 | $3,750 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/01/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4999 C01 | 06/17/2013 | 06/20/2013 | $5,400 | $18,000 | $0 | 07/01/2013 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:00 p.m. on December 17, 2012, Employee #1, with County of Los Angeles Sanitation District, was replacing the bio-solid waste conveyor belt (Number10), using two cranes (Crane #1 and Crane #2). Crane #2 was used to remove the old conveyer belt, and Crane #1 was used to hold the new conveyor belt. Employee #1 was cutting the old belt and fastening one end of the old belt to the beginning of the new conveyor belt by using fasteners. Using Crane #2, a coworker was pulling on the old conveyor belt, to remove it, while at the same time the new conveyor belt that was fastened to the old conveyor belt was placed on the rollers. Employee #1 was struck by a belt clamp that was improperly rigged. Employee #1 sustained a broken shoulder, as well as lacerations to his jaw, neck, and head. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where he was treated for his injuries.
Keywords: SEWER, FRACTURE, HEAD, SHOULDER, BELT CONVEYOR, ROLLER--MACH/PART, LACERATION, NECK, STRUCK BY, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313647422 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Painters, construction and maintenance |