Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1516398.015 - San Diego Unified School District
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
San Diego Unified School District
301 22nd Street
San Diego, CA 92102
Mailing Address:
4860 Ruffner Street, San Diego, CA 92111
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 611110/Elementary and Secondary Schools
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/22/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/24/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1666887 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $24,750 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $25,310 |
| Current Penalty | $21,375 | $0 | $0 | $225 | $0 | $21,600 |
| 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 | Other | 3203(A)(7)(C) | 03/23/2021 | 04/26/2021 | $225 | $560 | $0 | 04/22/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3276(E)(15)(B) | 03/23/2021 | 04/02/2021 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 04/22/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3276(F) | 03/23/2021 | 04/02/2021 | $3,375 | $6,750 | $0 | 04/22/2021 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:48 p.m. on September 23, 2020, Employee #1 was a substitute custodial staff worker, working on the day shift. He was asked by his supervisor to change the exterior light bulbs at the school. Employee #1 brought a 10-foot, A-frame, fiberglass ladder to change the bulbs. He climbed the ladder to change a light bulb located at about 13 feet on the ceiling. As he was climbing up with a bulb in his hand from about eight feet, Employee #1 fell backwards onto the concrete floor. The ladder also fell on him. He was hurt on his shoulder, back and head. He was immediately taken to Scripps Mercy Hospital for evaluation and treatment. He also underwent surgery on his right shoulder. He stayed in the hospital for two days.
Keywords: Back, Climbing on Ladder, Concrete Floor, Custodian, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Falling Object, Fiberglass, Head, Ladder, Lighting, Shoulder, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1516398.015 | 26 | M | Hospitalized injury | Janitors and cleaners |
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