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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102063385 - Herman Brothers Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Reno 0953210
Site Address:
Herman Brothers Inc.
523 Front St.
Battle Mountain,, NV 89820
Mailing Address:
758 West 1500 North, Salt Lake City,, UT 64116
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4212
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/18/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/24/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360762470 | ||
| Referral | 900762584 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,280 |
| Current Penalty | $1,280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,280 |
| 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 | Serious | 19101200 H02 III | 07/10/1990 | 07/13/1990 | $1,280 | $1,280 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was transloading sulfuric acid from a rail car to a truck tank trailer with a filler hose set at 35 psi. The hose was secured by a piece of rope, which came loose. The unsecured hose sprayed sulfuric acid under Employee #1's face shield, burning his face, neck, and chest. He was helped to the emergency shower within one minute, then transported by ambulance to the hospital. Employee #1 had not been properly trained on how to handle sulfuric acid.
Keywords: CHEST, PPE, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, HOSE, CHEMICAL BURN, FACE, SULFURIC ACID, UNTRAINED, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102063385 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |