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Inspection: 119945186 - Matthews International

Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office

 

Inspection Nr: 119945186
Report ID: 0950633
Date Opened: 02/10/1994

Site Address:
Matthews International
28261 Hwy 74
Romoland, CA 92585

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3364

NAICS: 0 

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 08/12/1994

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 09/10/1994

Related Activity
Type Activity Nr Safety Health
Accident 362233876
Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties Serious Willful Repeat Other Unclass Total
Initial Violations 12 22 34
Current Violations 12 19 31
Initial Penalty $12,750 $0 $0 $4,350 $0 $17,100
Current Penalty $12,250 $0 $0 $3,950 $0 $16,200
FTA Penalty $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Violation Items
# Citation ID Citation Type Standard Cited Issuance Date Abatement Due Date Current Penalty Initial Penalty FTA Penalty Contest Latest Event Note
1. 01001 Other 6151 C01 08/09/1994 08/09/1994 $100 $100 $0 -  
2. 01002 Other 5194 F04 08/09/1994 08/19/1994 $200 $200 $0 -  
3. 01003 Other 23400016 C 08/09/1994 08/12/1994 $200 $200 $0 -  
4. 01004 Other 5446 A 08/09/1994 09/10/1994 $150 $150 $0 I - Informal Settlement Citation has been deleted.
5. 01005 Other 5453 C 08/09/1994 08/17/1994 $200 $200 $0 -  
6. 01006 Other 6151 E02 08/09/1994 08/12/1994 $100 $100 $0 I - Informal Settlement Citation has been deleted.
7. 01007 Other 3400002 08/09/1994 08/17/1994 $100 $100 $0 -  
8. 01008 Other 342 A 08/09/1994 08/09/1994 $0 $0 $0 A - Amendment  
9. 01009 Other 3209 A 08/09/1994 09/10/1994 $300 $300 $0 -  
10. 01010 Other 23400023 08/09/1994 08/17/1994 $200 $200 $0 -  
11. 01011 Other 23400026 08/09/1994 08/17/1994 $200 $200 $0 -  
12. 01012 Other 23400024 08/09/1994 08/17/1994 $200 $200 $0 -  
13. 01013 Other 3365 08/09/1994 08/17/1994 $150 $150 $0 -  
14. 01014 Other 23400022 A 08/09/1994 08/17/1994 $200 $200 $0 A - Amendment  
15. 01015 Other 5143 A05 08/09/1994 09/10/1994 $400 $400 $0 -  
16. 01016 Other 4845 B 08/09/1994 08/24/1994 $400 $400 $0 -  
17. 01017 Other 4839 A08 08/09/1994 08/17/1994 $300 $300 $0 -  
18. 01018 Other 5453 M 08/09/1994 08/17/1994 $150 $150 $0 I - Informal Settlement Citation has been deleted.
19. 01019 Other 5446 H 08/09/1994 08/17/1994 $100 $100 $0 -  
20. 01020 Other 3278 E05 08/09/1994 08/12/1994 $300 $300 $0 -  
21. 01021 Other 3278 E09 08/09/1994 08/12/1994 $300 $300 $0 -  
22. 01022 Other 3277 E01 08/09/1994 09/10/1994 $100 $100 $0 -  
23. 02001 Serious 5164 A 08/09/1994 09/10/1994 $750 $750 $0 A - Amendment  
24. 03001 Serious 5162 A 08/09/1994 08/19/1994 $500 $500 $0 -  
25. 04001 Serious 3999 D 08/09/1994 09/10/1994 $1,000 $1,000 $0 -  
26. 05001 Serious 4310 A01 08/09/1994 08/17/1994 $1,500 $1,500 $0 -  
27. 06001 Serious 3577 B 08/09/1994 09/10/1994 $1,250 $1,250 $0 -  
28. 07001 Serious 4002 A 08/09/1994 08/09/1994 $1,000 $1,500 $0 A - Amendment  
29. 08001 Serious 5449 F 08/09/1994 08/17/1994 $1,250 $1,250 $0 A - Amendment  
30. 09001 Serious 5141 A 08/09/1994 10/31/1996 $1,000 $1,000 $0 A - Amendment  
31. 10001 Serious 5155 E01 A 08/09/1994 09/10/1994 $1,000 $1,000 $0 A - Amendment  
32. 11001 Serious 3212 A01 08/09/1994 08/24/1994 $1,000 $1,000 $0 -  
33. 12001 Serious 3278 E19 08/09/1994 09/10/1994 $1,000 $1,000 $0 -  
34. 13001 Serious 5216 H02 B 08/09/1994 08/12/1994 $1,000 $1,000 $0 -  

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 170732366
Event: 11/22/1993
Employee #1 died of asphyxia from silica inhalation

Employee #1 worked in all areas of the plant, except the mold and pour area were the duties included mold set up and mold mixing. The operation involves the use of silica sand 75 percent mixture and engineering controls are not present. Approximately five years ago respiratory protection was not mandatory and respirator use was at the discretion of the employee(s). The employer manufactures bronze cemetery memorials and burial and mausoleum urns. The Employer utilizes bronze alloy 2 percent lead, 89 percent copper, and 5 percent tin and silica mixture (a-quartz) in the production process. Overexposes to copper and irrespirable silica was documented. Copper exposure measured at 158 milligrams per cubic meter. Silica (irrespirable) exposures measured at 0.13 and 0.24 milligrams per cubic meter. The higher level was measured at the work station where decedent once worked. Two additional employees with pulmonary abnormalities were identified and not listed.

Keywords: RESPIRATORY, LUNG, INHALATION, AIR CONTAMINATION, FOUNDRY, LEAD

Investigated Inspection
# Inspection Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 119945186 Fatality Asphyxia Laborers, except construction
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