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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111941860 - Bernard And Sons
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Bernard And Sons
4011 Jewett Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:5147
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/10/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/19/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361052095 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 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 | 09/24/1990 | 09/24/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 14301 A 1 | 09/24/1990 | 09/24/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5194 E 1 | 10/10/1990 | 10/10/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 5194 H 1 | 09/28/1990 | 10/10/1990 | $1,600 | $1,600 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, of Bernard and Sons, Inc., in Bakersfield, CA, was cleaning the bumper and other parts of a vehicle with Trailmobile cleaner and brightener, which contains hydrofluoric and sulfuric acids. He was using a 1:1 dilution instead of the 1:30 dilution recommended by the manufacturer. He was applying the cleaner with a brush, but was not wearing any gloves or other protective clothing. Some of the cleaner got on one of Employee #1's hands, causing a chemical burn. Employee #1 had not been trained in the hazards associated with using Trailmobile cleaner and brightener.
Keywords: PPE, HYDROFLUORIC ACID, WORK RULES, CLEANING, CHEMICAL BURN, CLEANING FLUID, SKIN, SULFURIC ACID, UNTRAINED, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111941860 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Truck drivers, heavy |