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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119833457 - B P Chemicals Inc (Hitco)
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
B P Chemicals Inc (Hitco)
1600 W. 135th St.
Gardena, CA 90249
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3728
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/14/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/07/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361278393 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $875 | $0 | $875 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $875 | $0 | $875 |
| 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 | 12/30/1992 | 01/30/1993 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 12/30/1992 | 01/30/1993 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN ELECTRICIAN WAS STANDING ON THE THIRD RUNG FROM THE BASE OF A 6-FOOT PLASTIC STEPLADDER, REMOVING ELECTRICAL CONDUIT FROM A WALL. WHEN HE PULLED ON THE CONDUIT, HE FELL BACKWARD OFF THE LADDER AND STRUCK HIS BACK ON A CART STORED BEHIND THE LADDER. HE SUFFERED A FRACTURED SACRUM AND L-2 VERTEBRA. HE ALSO SUSTAINED NERVE PRESSURE AT HIS L-4 VERTEBRA. THE EMPLOYEE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR HIS INJURIES.
Keywords: STEPLADDER, LADDER, BACK, FALL, VERTEBRA
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119833457 | Hospitalized injury | Dislocation | Electricians |