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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111877213 - Aerojet Propulsion Division
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Aerojet Propulsion Division
Highway 50 & Nimbus Rd., Building 2002 (Edm Room)
Sacramento, CA 95813
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 13222, Sacramento, CA 95813
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3764
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/22/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/12/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361272263 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 5194 F04 B | 08/27/1991 | 09/27/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3203 A07 C | 08/27/1991 | 09/27/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3203 A07 F | 08/27/1991 | 09/27/1991 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 5194 G08 | 08/27/1991 | 09/27/1991 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:10 p.m. on July 25, 1991, Employee #1 was working on Alclo, an explosive ignitor substance, for content testing by grinding the pellet form (25 to 40 grams) in a mortar and pestle. After Employee #1 had been grinding the substance for approximately 15 minutes, an explosion occurred that caused second- and third-degree burns to both of his hands and forearms. A piece of the mortar became embedded in his abdominal wall and he sustained minor cuts to his face. He was using safety glasses, but no other engineering controls or personal protective equipment was used. Employee #1 received first aid care from a coworker until the fire department and paramedics arrived. He was later transported to the UC Davis Medical Center by Lifeflight helicopter.
Keywords: BURN, ABDOMEN, EXPLOSIVES, PPE, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, FACE, HAND, PUNCTURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111877213 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Chemical technicians |