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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1748443.015 - Wilson Utility Construction Co
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Wilson Utility Construction Co
927 Cliff Dr.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
Mailing Address:
325 Rocklite Drive, Ventura, CA 93001
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 236210/Industrial Building Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/22/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2155644 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $49,500 | $0 | $0 | $935 | $0 | $50,435 |
| Current Penalty | $49,500 | $0 | $0 | $935 | $0 | $50,435 |
| 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 | 1509(A) | 10/22/2024 | 11/25/2024 | $935 | $935 | $0 | 03/27/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4999(I) | 10/22/2024 | 11/01/2024 | $13,500 | $13,500 | $0 | 03/27/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 4999(C) | 10/22/2024 | 11/01/2024 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 03/27/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 5002 | 10/22/2024 | 11/01/2024 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 03/27/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 2024, Employee #1 was involved in balancing a suspended load, specifically a 40-foot Class V wood utility pole, which was being mounted on a utility truck using a digger derrick. While holding the top end of the pole to stabilize it, Employee #1 released his grip, causing the pole to become unbalanced. The butt end of the pole struck the ground, which released it from the digger derrick tongue. The top end of the pole then fell, striking Employee #1 who was standing underneath. The incident resulted in fatal blunt trauma injuries.
Keywords: Blunt force trauma, Digger/Derrick, Falling Object, Ground, Struck By, Truck, Utility, Utility Pole
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1748443.015 | 35 | M | Fatality | Electricians |