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The Building Inspector issued a Stop Work Order, contractor has fled to China, I checked the License Board and no record of a U.S.-Sino Investments, but maybe a home owner permit. .
¹ http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/south_bay&id=8525108The contractor for U.S. Sino Investments has left the country. The project manager told ABC7 he is in China. We also learned that the city of Milpitas issued a stop work order on this project last Wednesday, three days before the accident because a building inspector determined that the ditch was a safety hazard. There was not adequate shoring to prevent a cave-in. "Apparently, the contractor over the weekend ignored that notice and they've been working there," said Irannejad.
ABC7 asked Irannejad if he talked with the company about ignoring the stop work order and what was the city's position on it.
"Well, obviously when a stop work order is issued, it is illegal to continue with the work and they can be subject to the fine and the penalties. Also, Cal/OSHA is onsite and they did receive a copy of our stop work notice," replied Irannejad. ¹
Not even close. Does anyone wonder the race of the dummy that got himself killed?Mark K said:Isn't the reference to "Chinese Contractors' slightly racist?
Yes it is, note that I asked what happened to the Edit button? When the first reports came out I thought "U.S.-Sino Investments" was a Chinese company doing business in the United States, further research showed that Mr. Liu is a legitimate California contractor, I apologize to Mr. Liu, but I have to wonder how a contractor can build a 5,700 square foot home while in China (I still don't know whether he was in China when the death occurred, or whether he fled to China after the death), it does appear that Mr. Liu will be facing criminal charges. As a contractor building a home not far from the Milpitas home, I get up at 5:00 a.m. to drive 2 hours to be on site at 8:00 a.m. to supervise construction. Also note that the License Board lists Mr Liu as exempt from Workers' Compensation Insurance, that means that Mr. Liu does all work himself without employees, or subcontracts all work to licensed contractors, the question will come to light as to who was supervising this site.Mark said:Isn't the reference to "Chinese Contractors' slightly racist?
Did you check his passport?Rider Rick said:He is a Chinese Contrator.
Originally Posted by Contra Costa Times Irannejad spoke with Liu's project manager, Dan Luo, who was there on the day Zapata died. It is unclear on whose orders Luo was working under and why he had construction crews working on the future mega-home on Saturday. It is also unclear if there was a buyer for the Calaveras Ridge home. Santa Clara County Assessor records show there is no homeowner for the site, but that the land was purchased in June 2010 for $624, 668¹ |
Originally Posted by Contra Costa Times Monterroza said besides the many questions, there are potential civil fines for the builder ranging from $25,000 to $70,000 per violation. For example, she said, builders are required to spell out the duties of each worker on every project. They'll see if Zapata's were properly defined. U.S.-Sino Investment's website lists five large and completed homes in upper-middle-class neighborhoods and two ongoing projects, all in Fremont. On the website there is no mention of the Milpitas project. Zapata's family described him as a hard worker who had been living illegally in the United States for years, regularly crossing back and forth between California and Mexico to support his family. He regarded his nephews here as his own sons because many of these young men had no fathers to raise them in the Bay Area² |