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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313648552 - Hilton Worldwide Dba Embassy Suites
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Hilton Worldwide Dba Embassy Suites
1440 E Imperial Ave
El Segundo, CA 90245
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7011
NAICS: 721110/Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/25/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/16/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101037141 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,280 | $0 | $5,280 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,280 | $0 | $5,280 |
| 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 | 10/30/2013 | 11/04/2013 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3270 C | 10/30/2013 | 11/04/2013 | $280 | $280 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 14, 2013, a serious accident occurred where Employee #1, an engineer, was to change the lint bag on the lint catcher for the in house laundry. The bag was hanging from the bottom of the lint chute and in the past its weight had pulled it loose. To prevent its falling, a metal bracket had been constructed with a lightweight wooden shelf to support the bag. Employee #1 changed the filter and bag on a weekly basis. It was normally done from ladders, but in this case, Employee #1 climbed up on the wooden shelf to free it. Unfortunately, the shelf was not able to support his weight, and broke allowing him to fall, landing on his back. Employee #1's injuries included fractures to three lumbar vertebrae, that did not require surgery, and there was no paralysis. Employee #1 was hospitalized for six days, and then discharged to home.
Keywords: FRACTURE, WOOD SLAB, SPINE, LADDER, HEALTH CARE FACILITY, FALL, BRACING, VERTEBRA, CONCRETE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313648552 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |