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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112087374 - Douglas Aircraft Co
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Douglas Aircraft Co
19503 Normandie
Torrance, CA 90502
Mailing Address:
21000 Normandie, Torrance, CA 90502
Union Status: Union
SIC:3721
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/14/1991
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/03/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901646448 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,120 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,120 |
| Current Penalty | $4,240 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,240 |
| 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 | 5143 A15 | 06/14/1991 | 06/21/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 51540001 B | 06/14/1991 | 06/21/1991 | $2,120 | $1,060 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 5143 A01 | 06/14/1991 | 06/21/1991 | $2,120 | $1,060 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:25 p.m. on February 19, 1991, degreaser bath #150 (Department 402, Building 6) released trichloroethane vapors and the building was evacuated. Employee #1, a sheet metal worker, was overcome by the fumes and was transported to General Harbor Medical Center complaining of shortness of breath and dizziness. Upon investigation, it was determined that one of the magnetic safety valves that controlled the level of steam heat had failed to close. In addition, the force draft blower and chill water circulating the trichloroethane was inoperative. It was concluded that the lack of cooling capacity coupled with failure of the magnetic safety valve allowed the release of trichloroethane vapors.
Keywords: TRICHLOROETHANE, MAINTENANCE, SAFETY RELIEF VALVE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, DIZZINESS, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112087374 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Sheet metal workers |