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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112002738 - Frazee Paint & Wallcovering
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Frazee Paint & Wallcovering
6625 Miramar Rd
San Diego, CA 92121
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5231
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/10/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/31/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361306004 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 2 | 14 | 24 | ||
| Current Violations | 7 | 14 | 21 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,600 | $6,250 | $0 | $3,145 | $0 | $19,995 |
| Current Penalty | $7,750 | $0 | $0 | $3,145 | $0 | $10,895 |
| 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 | 25400009 B02B | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A04A | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 B01 | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3203 B02 | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $90 | $90 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3321 A | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $310 | $310 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3329 C | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $60 | $60 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 3650 F | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $60 | $60 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 3650 I | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Other | 3664 A | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01010 | Other | 5143 A05 | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 01011 | Other | 5162 A | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 01012 | Other | 5162 C | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 01013 | Other | 5417 E | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 01014 | Other | 5446 C | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 15. | 02001 | Serious | 5144 C | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $750 | $5,000 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 16. | 03001 | Serious | 5144 F01 | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $0 | $1,250 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 17. | 04001 | Serious | 3220 A | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 18. | 05001 | Serious | 3383 B | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 19. | 06001 | Serious | 3650 G | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 20. | 07001 | Serious | 5143 A01 | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $0 | $100 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 21. | 08001 | Serious | 5168 D | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - | ||
| 22. | 09001 | Serious | 5194 H02D | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 23. | 10001 | Serious | 5416 C | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 24. | 11001 | Serious | 5417 B | 01/10/1992 | 02/09/1992 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On July 12, 1991, Employee #1 was working in a 4 ft 1/2 in. area between a forklift and a mill in the oil base area of Frazee Industry's main paint manufacturing facility when a flash fire occurred. Vapors and/or hazardous materials ignited, sending flames from the ground level to the 18 ft ceiling; the fire set off 23 sprinkler heads. Employee #1, who had been working an estimated 5 ft from an open drum of MEK/toluene, was killed. A propane forklift, not approved for the environment, was found with its engine running near a 60 hp mixing unit. Also in the immediate area was an unrepaired leaking toluene pipe fitting that had leaked for about two weeks prior to the fire. In addition, a 55 gallon drum and small 1 gallon open container of MEK/toluene were commonly used to clean mixer blades and tubs. A floor vapor recovery system had been installed, but its adequacy was not periodically monitored. Fire retardant clothing was not provided for the work environment, which contained a high number of flammables. Bonding and grounding procedures were not ensured. A language barrier may have been a factor in the accident.
Keywords: BURN, LEAK, MEK, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, INADEQUATE MAINT, PPE, WORK RULES, FIRE, TOLUENE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112002738 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Chemical technicians |