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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112032685 - Bonanza Aluminum Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Bonanza Aluminum Corporation
11711 Pacific Ave
Fontana, CA 92335
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3354
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/20/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/06/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361055544 | ||
| Complaint | 73590267 | Yes | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 3328 G | 11/20/1990 | 01/26/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3383 B | 11/20/1990 | 11/01/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3384 A | 11/20/1990 | 11/01/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3385 A | 11/20/1990 | 11/01/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:30 a.m. on June 29, 1990, Employee #1, of Bonanza Aluminum Corporation, opened the valve of a sulfuric acid pump to adjust the pH of the waste water in the waste water treatment tank. The pump valve broke, spraying 60 to 66 percent sulfuric acid over his body. Employee #1 sustained acid burns on his back, face, ear, and leg. He was not using any personal protective equipment, although the employer provided appropriate clothing, gloves, and boots. The employer did not maintain the acid pump in safe operating condition.
Keywords: CAUSTIC, PPE, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, VALVE, CHEMICAL BURN, FACE, SULFURIC ACID, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112032685 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Painting and paint spraying machine operators |