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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314866047 - Nice And Cool Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Nice And Cool Inc
523 W. Seventh St.
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Mailing Address:
418 S. Palm Dr. #5, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
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: 02/13/2014
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/21/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102765476 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,720 | $0 | $0 | $520 | $0 | $5,240 |
| Current Penalty | $2,595 | $0 | $0 | $520 | $0 | $3,115 |
| 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 | 1509 A | 02/14/2014 | 03/19/2014 | $260 | $260 | $0 | 02/20/2014 | 1 - State Lower Court | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3395 F01 | 02/14/2014 | 03/19/2014 | $260 | $260 | $0 | 02/20/2014 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 1637 A | 02/14/2014 | 03/11/2014 | $2,360 | $2,360 | $0 | 02/20/2014 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 1670 A | 02/14/2014 | 03/11/2014 | $235 | $2,360 | $0 | 02/20/2014 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 5, 2013, Employee #1, a 44-year-old male, Employee #2, a 30-year-old male, Employee #3, 31-year-old male, all with Nice and Cool Inc., were working with a fourth worker to install a Trane HVAC and ductwork systems at a restaurant under construction. The employees were required to install the HVAC system within a non-structural steel frame. The nonstructural steel was installed for the construction of a suspended ceiling and was located approximately 10 feet above ground. After unloading the equipment and tools, the employees ascended on the nonstructural steel frame on the frame. Employee #3 and Employee #4 were installing the HVAC system while Employee #1 and Employee #2 were putting the flex ductwork when the frame collapsed. The four workers fell approximately 10 ft to the ground. Paramedics were summoned to the scene and transported Employee #1, Employee #2, and Employee #3 to LA County USC Medical Center for treatment of non-serious injuries received during the fall.
Keywords: VENTILATION, COLLAPSE, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314866047 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Helpers, construction trades | ||
| 2 | 314866047 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Helpers, construction trades | ||
| 3 | 314866047 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Helpers, construction trades |