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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: 1638660.015 - Universal Building Maintenance, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Universal Building Maintenance, Llc
8590 Rio San Diego Dr
San Diego, CA 92108
Mailing Address:
8001 Vickers St., San Diego, CA 92111
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561720/Janitorial Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/03/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1966957 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $90,000 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $90,500 |
| Current Penalty | $90,000 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $90,500 |
| 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 | 43000004 A | 05/03/2023 | 06/07/2023 | $500 | $500 | $0 | 06/23/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3203(A) | 05/03/2023 | 05/17/2023 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 06/23/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3212(E) | 05/03/2023 | 05/17/2023 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 06/23/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 3270(A) | 05/03/2023 | 05/17/2023 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 06/23/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 05001 | Serious | 3210(A) | 05/03/2023 | 05/17/2023 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 06/23/2023 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 8:45 a.m. on November 3, 2022, an employee was cleaning the roof and roof drains at a shopping center. The employee's employer provides cleaning and maintenance services for the shopping center. Cleaning the roof and drains was planned as an annual task, but often conducted less frequently. The employee and two coworkers accessed the roof using a fixed ladder. Coworker #1 instructed and directed the employee and Coworker #2 to climb over a parapet wall which was the only means of ready access the drain on the southern portion of the roof. The wall measured 56.5 inches in height and was sloped on the north side by approximately 32 degrees. Coworker #2 successfully climbed over the wall to the southern portion. When the employee attempted to climb over the wall, he lost his footing and fell through the unguarded skylight immediately adjacent to the wall. The employee received medical treatment for fractures and contusions to the back, chest and wrists. While undergoing continued rehabilitation treatment on December 5, 2022, the employee suffered a medical emergency and was hospitalized. The employed died at the hospital on December 10, 2022.
Keywords: Back, Cleaning, Climbing, Contusion, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fracture, Janitor, Maintenance, Neck, Roof, Skylight, Unguarded, Wall, Work Surface, Wrist
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1638660.015 | 64 | M | Fatality | Janitors and cleaners |