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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112109376 - Mena'S Wrought Iron Works
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Mena'S Wrought Iron Works
12430 San Fernando Rd., Unit 2
Sylmar, CA 91342
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3446
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/15/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/03/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361063795 | ||
| Accident | 361273477 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 7 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 7 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 |
| Current Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 |
| 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 A01 | 08/15/1991 | 09/13/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A02 | 08/15/1991 | 09/13/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 A03 | 08/15/1991 | 09/13/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3203 A04A | 08/15/1991 | 09/13/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3203 A05 | 08/15/1991 | 09/13/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3203 A06A | 08/15/1991 | 09/13/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 3203 A07A | 08/15/1991 | 09/13/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 02001 | Serious | 3326 F04 | 08/15/1991 | 09/13/1991 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $0 | 08/29/1991 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:30 p.m. on August 12, 1991, Employee #1, a welder for Mena's Wrought Iron Works in Sylmar, CA, was arc welding a cracked wheel rim on a truck tire. The tire exploded and the rim flipped up, striking Employee #1. His face, the back of his head, and his left hand were blown off, killing him. The flying rim tore a hole through the roof of the shop, eventually landing across the street. Emergency services (911) was called and an investigator from the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office examined and removed Employee #1's body.
Keywords: HEAD, REPAIR, WORK RULES, WELDER, EXPLOSION, RESTRAINING DEVICE, FLYING OBJECT, DECAPITATED, TIRE RIM, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112109376 | Fatality | Other | Welders and cutters |