Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112160411 - Aratex Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Aratex Corp
4422 E Dunham St
Los Angeles, CA 90023
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2339
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/16/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/22/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361347461 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250 | $0 | $250 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250 | $0 | $250 |
| 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 | 3382 A | 04/13/1993 | 04/30/1993 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23400016 C | 04/13/1993 | 04/30/1993 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:00 p.m. on February 4, 1993, Employee #1 was working near L.M.9 pump which was discharging ferric chloride. The 1/2 inch diameter fluid conducting hose came loose and splashed chemicals in his eyes. He was taken to Len's Medical Clinic, treated, and released. He was not hospitalized, and returned to work next day. The employer was advised to use proper eye and face protection in hazardous locations to prevent any accident in the future.
Keywords: EYE, PPE, WORK RULES, HOSE, CHEMICAL BURN, PROCESS SAFETY, PUMP, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112160411 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |
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