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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300830452 - C.C. Myers
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
C.C. Myers
Chamberlain & Hwy. 5
Sylmar, CA 91342
Mailing Address:
3286 Fitzgerald Rd., Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Union Status: Union
SIC:1611
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/26/2006
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 07/21/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362147985 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 |
| Current Penalty | $8,435 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,435 |
| 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 | Serious | 1509 A | 01/26/2006 | 03/01/2006 | $8,435 | $25,000 | $0 | 02/28/2006 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 29, 2005, Employee #1 was performing formwork in extremely hot temperatures. He had been working over a couple of days. On the second day, he came to work and started to exhibit symptoms of heat exhaustion around midday. He was taken to the hospital, but died seven days later. The employer only provided breaks in the morning and at lunchtime. Employees were not told to take as many breaks as possible and did not receive training or information on the prevention of heat stress or symptoms of heat stress.
Keywords: HEAT STROKE, HEAT EXHAUSTION, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300830452 | Fatality | Heat Exhaustion | Occupation not reported |