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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112130414 - Pepsi Cola Company
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Pepsi Cola Company
19700 S Figueroa St
Carson, CA 90745
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2086
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/27/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/22/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361058068 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,405 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,405 |
| Current Penalty | $6,405 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,405 |
| 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 | Serious | 23400001 | 09/28/1995 | 10/16/1995 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3273 H | 09/28/1995 | 10/03/1995 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 31, 1995, a 2-liter plastic tea bottle was injected with liquid nitrogen and exploded. Pieces of the bottle struck Employee #1, who sustained facial fractures that subsequently required surgery. During the investigation the plant went on strike and the machine operator was fired. The plant bottles carbonated and non-carbonated drinks on a continuous line in bottling room 2. The containers are plastic. Malfunctions in the metering device had occurred prior to Employee #1's injury and a report was later issued documenting management involvement. The line was not shielded against container rupture, and Employee #1 did not have facial protection. Both items have been addressed. Citations were issued as follows: energized electrical panel open, serious citation; failure to shield bottling line, accident-related. T8CCR 2340.1, 3273(h).
Keywords: FRACTURE, INADEQUATE MAINT, PPE, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, FACE, MECH MALFUNCTION, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112130414 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Production inspectors, checkers and examiners |