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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: 1591050.015 - Westech Systems, Llc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Westech Systems, Llc.
467 W. Quincy Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
Mailing Address:
827 Jefferson Avenue, Clovis, CA 93612
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 236220/Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/13/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1886982 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $36,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $36,250 |
| Current Penalty | $36,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $36,250 |
| 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 | Serious | 1509(A) | 10/13/2022 | $11,250 | $11,250 | $0 | 12/11/2022 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 02002 | Serious | 1670(A) | 10/13/2022 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 12/11/2022 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
On April 20, 2022, at 11:54 a.m. an employe was working as a Foreman for a company hired to install a solar energy system on the rooftop of a private residence. The employee was located on the roof while Coworker #1, a Solar Installer, was working on the ground level preparing solar panels for installation. Coworker #2, also a Solar Installer, was sitting on the peak of the roof taking a break. Coworker #3, another Solar Installer, was also sitting on the peak of the roof next to Coworker #2. The employee was measuring the solar panel installation rails near the edge of the roof when he fell 10 feet to the ground below. The employee incurred a serious head injury and was killed.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Construction, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Harness, Head, Installing, Insufficient Supervision, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, PPE, PPE Hazard Assessment, Panel, Residential Construction, Roof, Solar, Solar Array, Supervision, Supervisor, Tie-Off, Work Surface
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1591050.015 | 32 | M | Fatality | Construction Laborer |