Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202656872 - Worker Injured in Combustible Dust Explosion
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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316667583 | 09/06/2012 | 3446 | 332323 | Scott A. Humphreys Inc. Dba Metal Crafters |
Abstract: At approximately 10:34 a.m. on August 28, 2012, Employee #1, a 35-year-old male laborer with Scott A. Humphreys Inc. Dba Metal Crafters, was grinding and sanding parts. A ICM Inc. Model number: UC 1000 3H.P. Dust collection system designated for aluminum dust collection exploded which caused burns to Employee #1. Employee #1 was transported to Los Robles Hospital then to West Hills Medical Center and was treated for a few weeks. The facility involved in the explosion was a metal fabrication company. Employee #1 had been working for company about five months as a Laborer-Fabricator. Employee #1 was performing his daily duties at the time of the explosion. Employee #1 was working within close proximity to a coworker when the dust system exploded. Interviews were conducted of Employee #1's supervisor, Employee #1 and onsite coworkers. The investigation concluded that Employer's dust collection system, used for the removal of explosive (Aluminum) dusts during grinding-sanding operations, was located inside the building. The dust collector was not in a room detached from workers. In addition the room was not made of fire-resistant construction with explosion vents. Violation of CCR Title 8 Sec: 5174(i) was the cause of the incident. As a result, the Division issued Serious Accident related citation to the employer according to CCR Title 8 Sec: 5174(i).
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 316667583 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction |