Inspection Detail

Inspection: 111923926 - Southern California Chemical Co.

Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office

Inspection Nr: 111923926

Report ID: 0950624

Date Opened: 03/08/1991

Site Address:
Southern California Chemical Co.
1950 W. Fremont Street
Stockton, CA 95203

Mailing Address:
8851 Dice Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:4213

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 07/12/1991

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 07/18/1991

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	361280894

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	1			2		3
Current Violations	1			2		3
Initial Penalty	$1,600	$0	$0	$0	$0	$1,600
Current Penalty	$1,600	$0	$0	$0	$0	$1,600
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Latest Event
1.	01001	Other	342 A	07/19/1991	03/08/1991	$0	$0	$0	-
2.	01002	Other	3329 D	07/19/1991	03/08/1991	$0	$0	$0	-
3.	02001	Serious	3382 A	07/19/1991	03/08/1991	$1,600	$1,600	$0	-

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 740886

Event: 02/26/1991

Employee burned when splashed by ammonia hydroxide

On February 26, 1991, Employee #1 was making a delivery of a bulk load of ammonia etchant to a customer. The employee is responsible for his own connection and disconnection of hoses at the delivery site. When he finished unloading, he proceeded to disconnect the hose from the customer's etch tank. However, the pressure in the tank had not been completely relieved because there was still some liquid in the hose line. As he opened one end of the camlock, the hose separated, creating a sudden release of ammonia etchant that splashed Employee #1 in the face and eye. He was not wearing suitable face or eye protection while loading and unloading as required. He was hospitalized for treatment of chemical burns.

Keywords: AMMONIA, PPE, HOSE, RUPTURE, HIGH PRESSURE, CHEMICAL BURN, OFF LOADING, STRUCK BY, FACE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	111923926			Non Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Truck drivers, light

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