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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309370195 - Bains Bros Dryer, Billy, Jas, Jabby Bains Partners
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Bains Bros Dryer, Billy, Jas, Jabby Bains Partners
6489 Garden Hwy
Yuba City, CA 95991
Mailing Address:
1970 North Township Rd, Yuba City, CA 95993
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2034
NAICS: 311423/Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/07/2007
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/23/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102508207 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $33,750 | $0 | $0 | $550 | $0 | $34,300 |
| Current Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $13,600 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 3328 B | 03/14/2007 | 04/16/2007 | $400 | $550 | $0 | 04/19/2007 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3311 C | 03/14/2007 | 04/16/2007 | $600 | $14,850 | $0 | 04/19/2007 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 4530 B | 03/14/2007 | 04/16/2007 | $12,600 | $18,900 | $0 | 04/19/2007 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on September 16, 2006, Employee #1 noticed on his rounds that the dehydration burner in the Oven Number 2 was not operating. He got a pole torch to relight the overhead pilot light. As he entered the tunnel, Employee #2 came to help, if needed. Neither of these employees smelled any natural gas over the background of drying prunes. Neither of the employees had opened the opposite side doors or turned on a fan to ventilate the tunnel of any accumulated gas. As the employees brought the torch near the burner, a fireball erupted, raced to the tunnel opening, catching and burning the both of the employees. No operating flame safeguard system was installed. The employer's UV Eye to detect a pilot light flameout and stop the main natural gas flow was found not working. Employee #1 suffered first and second degree burns to multiple body parts and was treated and released from the local hospital. Employee #2 suffered second and third degree burns and was treated in the Burn Unit for 21 days involving surgery and skin-grafts.
Keywords: BURN, PILOT LIGHT, FIRE, CAUGHT BY, NATURAL GAS, GAS, SMOKE, GAS FITTING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309370195 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 2 | 309370195 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction |