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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111952214 - Bakersfield Protective Coating, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Bakersfield Protective Coating, Inc.
2903 Patton Way
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 639, Bakersfield, CA 93302
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/28/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/29/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361409923 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $260 | $0 | $9,260 |
| Current Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $260 | $0 | $9,260 |
| 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 | 07/29/1994 | 08/08/1994 | $175 | $175 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5157 E01 | 07/29/1994 | 08/08/1994 | $85 | $85 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 25400002 A | 07/29/1994 | 08/08/1994 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 5157 C04 | 07/29/1994 | 08/08/1994 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 04001 | Serious | 5157 G01 | 07/29/1994 | 08/08/1994 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, of Bakersfield Protective Coating, Inc., was coating the inside of a 4,000 gallon tank with 120 Vinester, which contains a class IB flammable liquid. The vapors from the coating ignited when they contacted the 500 watt quartz halogen light that the employee was using. This light was not approved for hazardous locations. Additionally, the employee did not ventilate the tank to prevent an explosive level of vapors from accumulating. Employee #1 sustained second-degree burns to his hands, elbows, left thigh, and right ear.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, FIRE, EXPLOSION, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111952214 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Painters, construction and maintenance |