Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112057658 - Service Auto Parts
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Service Auto Parts
Oasis Drive/Country Club Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Mailing Address:
44800 San Pablo, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5013
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/23/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/28/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361400658 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was employed as a parts runner and delivery person for an auto parts store. While delivering parts and a filled cylinder of acetylene gas, he heard the cylinder leaking. He stopped the truck to inspect the cylinder. While he was attempting to remove the hood, the cylinder exploded and Employee #1 sustained first-and second-degree burns on his face, hands, and lower arms. He was hospitalized for three days before returning to work.
Keywords: BURN, DELIVERY WORK, LEAK, CYLINDER, ACETYLENE, EXPLOSION, ARM, FACE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112057658 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |
Translate