Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314865346 - Fuentes Plumbing
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Fuentes Plumbing
2014 S. Malcom Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Mailing Address:
1024 Heatherfield Ave., Rosamont, CA 93560
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/06/2014
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/21/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102764990 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,150 | $0 | $0 | $390 | $0 | $3,540 |
| Current Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $390 | $0 | $11,190 |
| 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 | 25000025 | 01/06/2014 | 01/09/2014 | $195 | $195 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3395 F01 | 01/06/2014 | 01/09/2014 | $195 | $195 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 23950023 A | 01/06/2014 | 01/09/2014 | $10,800 | $3,150 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on July 12, 2013, Employee #1 was excavating a sewer pipe to repair it. He was in the trench using a hammer drill to excavate the sewer pipe. Two coworkers were helping him with the work. Employee #1 was also using a chipping gun. The chipping gun did have a faulty cord. As Employee #1 was using the chipping gun, he was electrocuted by its faulty cord. Employee #1 was transported to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. It was determined that the chipping gun had not been grounded during the time of the incident.
Keywords: SEWER, EXCAVATION, ELECTROCUTED, TRENCH, PIPE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314865346 | Fatality | Other | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices |
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