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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111920294 - Mp Associates
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
Mp Associates
6555 Jackson Valley Road
Ione, CA 95640
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2899
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/26/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/02/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361281835 |
Investigation Summary
On April 25, 1991, a flash fire occurred in a metal container that was being used for temporary storage of special effects materials containing black powder and finely ground magnesium and aluminum. Employee #1 was hospitalized with burns and Employee #2 was killed. The source of ignition is unknown at this time, but suspected sources include lightning; a pickup parked in front of the open container; friction between material and the metal floor caused by employees walking over it; and friction caused by inadvertent pulling of wires from the devices. Jurisdiction has been assumed by federal OSHA and the state fire marshall's office.
Keywords: BURN, EXPLOSIVES, FIRE, COMBUSTIBLE DUST, PYROTECHNICS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111920294 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Assemblers | ||
| 2 | 111920294 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Assemblers |