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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314831876 - Conejo Valley School District, Westlake Highschool
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Conejo Valley School District, Westlake Highschool
100 N. Lakeview Canyon Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Mailing Address:
1400 E. Janss Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Union Status: Union
SIC:8211
NAICS: 611110/Elementary and Secondary Schools
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/25/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/04/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102784030 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $840 | $0 | $840 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $840 | $0 | $840 |
| 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 A06 | 01/25/2013 | 02/27/2013 | $280 | $280 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3273 A | 01/25/2013 | 02/27/2013 | $280 | $280 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3380 F01 | 01/25/2013 | 02/27/2013 | $280 | $280 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At 1:00 p.m. on July 31, 2012, Employee #1, a night custodian employed by the Conejo Valley School District at Westlake High School sustained a skull fracture while stripping a classroom floor. Conejo Valley School District at Westlake High School is a local government entity that provides secondary education in their local community. Employee #1 has been employed with the Conejo Valley School district for approximately 16 years as a custodian. At the time of the accident, Employee #1 was working with a coworker and engaged in stripping a classroom floor at the worksite. Blitz Build up Floor Stripper was mopped on the floor by Employee #1. Blitz Build Up Floor Stripper is a chemical that breaks down wax on the floor and brings it to the surface, making the treated area slippery. As Employee #1 was walking across the floor to work with the stripper machine, he slipped and fell onto the tile floor, striking his head. Employee #1 sustained a cranial fracture. The coworker witnessed the accident. Employee #1's supervisor was at the worksite, however he did not witness the accident. Employee #1 was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: JANITOR, FRACTURE, STRIPPING MACHINE, SLIP, SKULL, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314831876 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Janitors and cleaners |