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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111910519 - Outdoor Creations
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
Outdoor Creations
2270 Barney Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2511
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/13/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/14/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361390461 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $260 | $0 | $4,760 |
| Current Penalty | $760 | $0 | $0 | $260 | $0 | $1,020 |
| 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 E01 | 07/13/1993 | 08/12/1993 | $130 | $130 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5194 G08 | 07/13/1993 | 06/17/1993 | $130 | $130 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3368 B | 07/13/1993 | 06/17/1993 | $650 | $2,250 | $0 | 10/05/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 5194 F04 | 07/13/1993 | 07/13/1993 | $110 | $2,250 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on June 15, 1993, Employee #1 opened the door of the office refrigerator and reached in to grab what he thought was a jug of drinking water. The jug contained 37 percent methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) peroxide and the employee received burns to his mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach when he ingested some of the contents. He unsuccessfully attempted to regurgitate the liquid immediately after swallowing it. He also ingested large quantities of water to either assist in vomiting or dilute the chemical. He telephoned 911 and a representative of the Anderson Fire Department arrived on the scene and took the employee to the Redding Medical Center for treatment and observation. He remained in the hospital for approximately 6 days and then was released to finish recovering at his home. He reported back to work on July 8, 1993. The container of MEK peroxide was not labeled with hazard warnings or an indication of its contents.
Keywords: BURN, THROAT, MEK, MOUTH, WORK RULES, CORROSIVE, CHEMICAL BURN, STOMACH, WARNING SIGN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111910519 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Hand molding, casting, and forming occupations |