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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112155692 - La City Dept Of Public Works
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
La City Dept Of Public Works
11282 S Garfield Ave
Downey, CA 90242
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9199
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/01/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/10/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362164915 | ||
| Accident | 362165607 |
Investigation Summary
On May 12, 1993, Employee #1 attempted to cut a 55 gallon steel drum in half with an oxygen/acetylene torch. The drum had been used to store motor oil. As Employee #1 cut the drum, he ignited vapors still inside the container. The force of the ignition blew the lid off. The lid struck Employee #1's left leg, causing a compound fracture. Employee #1 failed to follow established company safety procedures of venting and cleaning the drum first. There were no other workers in the room at the time of the accident.
Keywords: FRACTURE, ACETYLENE TORCH, OIL DRUM, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, VENTING, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112155692 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Welders and cutters |