Inspection 346326382 OPENED NOV 1, 2022Open
1 World Airport Way Terminal 8, Los Angeles, CA 90045 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 31, 2022 (fatal): Employee is killed when fire suppression system discharges
At 7:00 a.m. on October 31, 2022, an employee was brazing a copper line in an electrical equipment room that was equipped with a carbon dioxide fire extinguishing system. The fire extinguishing system activated, discharging and flooding the room with carbon dioxide. The employee was unable to escape the room and was overcome and asphyxiated by the carbon dioxide. The employee was transported to the hospital, where he died.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1509(A) |
Serious | $18,000 | $18,000 | May 1, 2023 | Contested |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 6175(C)(1) |
Serious | $18,000 | $18,000 | May 1, 2023 | Contested |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 6181(B)(2) |
Serious | $18,000 | $18,000 | May 1, 2023 | Contested |
| Citation 4, item 1 29 CFR 6181(B)(5) |
Serious | $18,000 | $18,000 | May 1, 2023 | Contested |
| Citation 5, item 1 29 CFR 6181(B)(7) |
Serious | $18,000 | $18,000 | May 1, 2023 | Contested |