Carson Trailer, Inc. has 3 OSHA inspections on record in California, the first in 2005.
OSHA's last visit started on Apr 12, 2017 to follow up on an earlier case, in Gardena.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 14 citation items: 2 serious, 2 repeat and 10 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $17,965 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $11,675, down 35%.
Most often, OSHA cited 2500.10, (3 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Carson Trailer, Inc. averages $2,350 over 2 cited inspections in that time.
Inspection 126156793 OPENED DEC 12, 2005Closed
Accident · Partial · Safety · 141 employees at the site · Closed Nov 13, 2006
14831 S. Maple Ave., Gardena, CA 90248 · Truck Trailer Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 25, 2005: Falling pallet strikes employee and fractures hip
At approximately 8:30 p.m. on October 25, 2005, Employee #1 was working as a wel der for Carson Trailer, Inc., which manufactures cargo trailers, car haulers, an d a full line of sport trailers. Employee #1 had been working for Carson Trailer as a welder for six years prior to the accident. On the day of the accident, Em ployee #1 was retrieving fenders for installation on trailers. The fenders were stacked on two separate pallets that were placed one on top of the other. The to p pallet, which held approximately 75 fenders, was unstable and not secured. Whe n Employee #1 cut one of the metal straps that were tied around the fenders, the top pallet fell on him. It landed on his pelvis, fracturing one of his hips. He yelled for help, and few of his coworkers assisted in removing the load. He was transported to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He was hospitalized for approximatel y seven days.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
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| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 461 A |
Other-than-serious | $375 | $375 | Apr 12, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 |
Other-than-serious | $280 | $280 | Apr 12, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 |
Other-than-serious | $420 | $420 | Apr 12, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 |
Other-than-serious | $420 | $420 | Apr 12, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 3660 A |
Other-than-serious | $420 | $420 | Apr 12, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 3241 C |
Serious | $5,060 | $5,060 | Apr 12, 2006 | Closed |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.