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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112081609 - Los Angeles County Sanitation District
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Los Angeles County Sanitation District
24501 S Figueroa St
Carson, CA 90745
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4952
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/06/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/05/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361300890 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 3209 A | 08/06/1991 | 08/06/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3212 A01 | 08/06/1991 | 08/06/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At or about 3:45 p.m. on February 28, 1991, Employee #1, as part of a maintenance operation, was monitoring gas tech readings on top of digester #6 during flush down procedures. As Employee #1 was pulling the gas tech's hose out of the digester, he stepped into an open drainage area that surrounds the top of the digester roof. He lost his balance and fell onto a section of chained guardrailing that was only 3 ft 1 in. high and had no 42 in. top rail. As he fell onto the chains, they broke and Employee #1 fell into the digester, landing on his feet. Employee #1 was transported to Harbor General Hospital for observation and treatment and was later transferred to Charter Suburban Hospital in Paramount, where he was admitted.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, FALL, LOST BALANCE, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112081609 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |