Inspection 344865472 OPENED JUL 31, 2020Closed
126 Lighthouse Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 · Residential Remodelers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jul 28, 2020: Employee falls from ladder and fractures vertebra
At 2:30 p.m. on July 28, 2020, an employee was engaged in repairing stucco on the back of a two-story residential home while working off an aluminum extension ladder. The employee fell approximately 9-10 feet when the ladder slid off the roof, landing on compact dirt below. The ladder was not secured, leading to the fall. Emergency services were contacted, and the employee was transported to the hospital, where he was admitted and treated for a fractured vertebra. The incident was reported by the local fire department on July 29, 2020, and an investigation began on July 31, 2020.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 342(A) |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $1,000 | Jan 21, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1509(A) |
Other-than-serious | $375 | $150 | Jan 21, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1675(B) |
Serious | $10,800 | $10,800 | Jan 21, 2021 | Final |