Inspection Detail

Inspection: 112076427 - Mcdonnell Douglas Aerospace

Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office

Inspection Nr: 112076427

Report ID: 0950635

Date Opened: 08/31/1990

Site Address:
Mcdonnell Douglas Aerospace
2400 E Wardlow Ave
Long Beach, CA 90846

Mailing Address:
1510 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90810

Union Status: Union

SIC:3721

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 10/24/1990

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 04/23/1991

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	361059066

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 170163927

Event: 08/28/1990

Employee injured when exposed to 1,1,1 trichloroethane

At approximately 8:35 p.m. on August 28, 1990, Employee #1, an aircraft structure and surface mechanic, was under aircraft #1761 in building 80, using 1,1,1-trichloroethane to clean paint sprayed on the floor. He reported to the company dispensary complaining of chest pains and was transported to Long Beach Memorial Hospital for tests and observation. A health hazard referral was enacted on September 25, 1990, and assigned to an investigator. The investigation was ongoing at the time this report was written.

Keywords: TRICHLOROETHANE, VAPOR, VENTILATION, PPE, CLEANING, INHALATION, SPRAY PAINTING, CHEMICAL VAPOR, CHEMICAL

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112076427			Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported

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