Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112070891 - Betz
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Betz
3154 E Harcourt St
Compton, CA 90221
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5191
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/03/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/10/1992
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| 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 | 3203 A07 | 01/03/1992 | 01/03/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5143 A05 | 01/03/1992 | 02/03/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating an industrial truck and moving tote bins full of chemical product to a new area. He placed a full tote bin into the tote bin cradle, not knowing that the cradle is used only for empty tote bins. Due to the extra weight, the cradle support failed, tipping the tote bin over on its side. The lid of the bin opened and released the chemical product. Employee #1 then tried to shut the lid and his clothing was splashed with the chemical products. Employee #2, the supervisor, observed this and immediately took Employee #1 to the emergency eyewash/shower to rinse him off. Employee #2 was also exposed to the chemical vapors. Both employees sustained eye irritation and were sent to L.B. Memorial Hospital for observation. They were released back to work that day. Employee #1's use of the wrong equipment appears to be a training failure on the employer's part.
Keywords: CLOTHING, EYE, WORK RULES, SPILL, OVEREXPOSURE, UNTRAINED, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112070891 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Helpers, mechanics and repairers | ||
| 2 | 112070891 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Management related occupations, n.e.c. |
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