Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314824368 - Ronco Electric Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Ronco Electric Inc.
13421 Vaughn St.
Pacoima, CA 91331
Mailing Address:
15500 Erwin St., Ste.1121, Van Nuys, CA 91411
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 236210/Industrial Building Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/29/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/29/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102636974 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $5,525 | $0 | $16,325 |
| Current Penalty | $900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $900 |
| 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 | 10/12/2011 | 11/07/2011 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 11/28/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3212 A01 | 10/24/2011 | 11/17/2011 | $0 | $525 | $0 | 11/28/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3277 I | 10/24/2011 | 11/17/2011 | $900 | $10,800 | $0 | 11/28/2011 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:24 a.m. on April 25, 2011, Employee #1 was working as an installer and electrician for a company that designs and builds high-performing solar energy systems. He was working alone on a 14-foot fixed ladder, performing his daily duties. This ladder was not equipped with grab bars or any other safety device. Employee #1 descended the ladder, and fell, and sustained lacerations and abrasions to his back. There were no witnesses to the accident. Employee #1 was transported to Providence Holy Cross Mission Hills Hospital, where he was admitted for five days. The Los Angeles Fire Department notified the OSH Division of the accident on April 25, 2011. The OSH Division then initiated an investigation of the accident on May 10, 2011.
Keywords: LADDER, HEALTH CARE FACILITY, BACK, LACERATION, ABRASION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314824368 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Electrical power installers and repairers |
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