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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1542169.015 - Millennium Reinforcing Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Millennium Reinforcing Inc
12101 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Mailing Address:
1046 Calle Recodo, Suite I, San Clemente, CA 92673
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238110/Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/14/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1787459 | ||
| Inspection | 1542173 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1542186 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $112,500 | $0 | $400 | $0 | $112,900 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $112,500 | $0 | $400 | $0 | $112,900 |
| 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) | 01/14/2022 | 02/22/2022 | $400 | $400 | $0 | 02/08/2022 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 02001 | Willful | 2946(B)(2) | 01/14/2022 | $112,500 | $112,500 | $0 | 02/08/2022 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 12:08 p.m. on July 15, 2021, three employees worked to install thirty-five-foot-long rebar. At some point, the rebar contacted an energized, overhead powerline operating at 16,000 v phase to phase. All three employees were electrocuted with Employee #1 killed, and Employees #2 and #3 hospitalized to treat electrical shock and burns.
Keywords: Burn, Contact, Electric Shock, Electrocuted, Energized, Installing, Overhead Power Line, Rebar
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1542169.015 | 43 | M | Hospitalized injury | Strctural Iron /& Steel Worker | |
| 2 | 1542169.015 | 22 | M | Hospitalized injury | Strctural Iron /& Steel Worker | |
| 3 | 1542169.015 | 40 | M | Fatality | Strctural Iron /& Steel Worker |