Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106766371 - Burmar Metal Finishing
Inspection Information - Office: Region 09; San Francisco
Site Address:
Burmar Metal Finishing
1121 Isabel Street
Burbank, CA 91506
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3471
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/25/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/17/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360363584 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19040002 A | 06/08/1988 | 06/11/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #16 of Burman Metal Finishing were exposed to chlorine that was released next door at Tracey Electronics (inspection #106766363). Chlorine had been released from a tank containing a cupric chloride solution through which copper parts were passed for etching. The solution was out of balance and chlorine was emitted. The alarm to warn of this condition was not working, and the chlorine escaped through the stack and was carried to Burman Metal Finishing (inspection #106766371). Employees #1 through #16 were sent to the hospital after breathing the gas, treated for respiratory irritation, and then released.
Keywords: WORK RULES, ALARM, INHALATION, CHLORINE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106766371 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |
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