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Inspection: 111895579 - Tracor Aerospace Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Tracor Aerospace Inc.
18120 Bollinger Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA 94583
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 196, San Ramon, CA 94583
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3482
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/19/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/12/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361319130 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| Current Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 | 3203 B02 | 03/19/1992 | 04/02/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3328 F | 03/19/1992 | 03/18/1992 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on September 23, 1991, Employee #1, of Tracor Aerospace, Inc., was repairing or downloading a B1 flare. The flare is used to detrack heat seeking missiles. To repair the infrared flare assembly, #114700-700, MJV 238, the employee used a fixture designed by the employer. Managerial decisions to modify the fixture resulted in creation of an unsafe condition; airlines were connected to a 150 psi source instead of 85 psi. The air line on the bottom of the fixture was disconnected and the employee was not isolated from the operation. When Employee #1 activated the fixture by applying pressure to the foot pedal located within 1 ft of the fixture, the flare exploded because the air line on the bottom of the fixture was disconnected. The flare accelerated beyond its critical point and ignited to a temperature of more than 1,700 degrees Celsius. Employee #1 sustained 2nd- and 3rd-degree burns to his hands, face, and forearms.
Keywords: BURN, REPAIR, WORK RULES, FIRE, FOREARM, EXPLOSION, HIGH PRESSURE, AIR LINE, FACE, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111895579 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Explosives workers |