Inspection 344704341 OPENED MAR 18, 2020Closed
19528 Ventura Blvd., Suite 169, Tarzana, CA 91356 · Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 21, 2020: Employee cuts neck with grinder in fall from ladder
At 10:54 a.m. on January 21, 2020, an employee was grinding a rod from an elevator shaft while standing on a 10 foot ladder using a powered handheld grinder. The employee lost his balance and released the grinder which caught his neck and caused a 3 inch laceration. The employee was hospitalized to treat a laceration to his neck.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 342(A) |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $5,000 | Jul 17, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1509(B) |
Other-than-serious | $260 | $260 | Jul 17, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1512(B) |
Other-than-serious | $260 | $260 | Jul 17, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 3395(I) |
Other-than-serious | $260 | $260 | Jul 17, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 3583(E) |
Serious | $1,575 | $1,575 | Jul 17, 2020 | Final |