Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111923926 - Southern California Chemical Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
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
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361280894 |
| 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 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111923926 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Truck drivers, light |
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