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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314858648 - National Technical Systems Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
National Technical Systems Inc
5320 W. 104th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8734
NAICS: 541380/Testing Laboratories
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/18/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/14/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102581097 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $280 | $0 | $280 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $280 | $0 | $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 | 3203 A07 D | 04/19/2011 | 06/03/2011 | $280 | $280 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On January 18, 2011 Employee #1 started working on that day at 12:00 a.m. and the accident occurred at 7:00 a.m.. The thermal test in chamber C-7 required several days to complete, and the accident occurred on the second day of the test. Liquid nitrogen was used to cool parts inside chamber to -300 F degrees, and a heater inside the chamber to heat parts to +300 F degrees. Prior to the accident occurring, Employee #1 observed some nitrogen gas leak from the top of chamber, and all 3 clamps at the top of chamber were not secured down. After confirming with the test engineer to bring chamber back to room temperature, and all 3 clamps needed to be secure at the top; Employee #1 used 8 foot A-frame ladder to access clamps at the top of chamber. Employee #1 fell off ladder while he was standing on the 6th rung of ladder. Employee #1 did not remember anything about the accident and why he fell. There were no actual witnesses to the accident. Employee #1 was taken to Centinela Hospital and was hospitalized for 3 days. Employee #1 suffered broken right wrist and shoulder pain.
Keywords: FRACTURE, SHOULDER, LADDER, FALL, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314858648 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Engineering technicians, n.e.c. |