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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112161625 - 5th And Hill Partners
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
5th And Hill Partners
448 S. Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7349
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/24/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/22/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361350887 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | ||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $300 | $975 | $0 | $4,650 |
| Current Penalty | $480 | $0 | $85 | $755 | $0 | $1,320 |
| 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 A | 07/24/1992 | 08/07/1992 | $260 | $450 | $0 | 08/04/1992 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3272 B | 07/24/1992 | 08/07/1992 | $85 | $150 | $0 | 08/04/1992 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5144 F01 | 07/24/1992 | 08/07/1992 | $130 | $225 | $0 | 08/04/1992 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3320 | 07/24/1992 | 08/07/1992 | $85 | $150 | $0 | 08/04/1992 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 5. | 01005 | Repeat | 342 A | 07/24/1992 | 07/24/1992 | $85 | $300 | $0 | 08/04/1992 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 6. | 02001 | Other | 5194 E01 | 07/24/1992 | 08/07/1992 | $195 | $1,500 | $0 | 08/04/1992 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 7. | 03001 | Serious | 4300 A | 07/24/1992 | 07/27/1992 | $240 | $1,125 | $0 | 08/04/1992 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 8. | 04001 | Serious | 4070 A | 07/24/1992 | 07/29/1992 | $240 | $750 | $0 | 08/04/1992 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:05 a.m. on January 24, 1992, Employee #1 was pumping 12.5 percent sodium hypochlorite solution into a Flowtrace Inc., cyanide destruct system for waste cyanide. Small levels of cyanide are present in the waste water generated by the building tenants, who are jewelers. This bleach is pumped from a 55 gallon plastic drum by an electric pump and a plastic hose. When the bleach ran dry, Employee #1 obtained a new drum to pump. The second drum contained hydrochloric acid, instead of bleach. It generated vapors of an unknown composition: either hydrogen chloride gas; vapors generated by mixing hydrochloric acid with sodium hypochlorite; or hydrogen cyanide gas from the waste water. Employee #1 left the basement and went to the 11th floor to contact the property manager for help. Employee #1 would not talk to Cal/OSHA; however, the accident report from the paramedics indicated that he suffered chest pains, breathing difficulties and shortness of breath. Employee #1 was hospitalized for 9 days. According to the employer, five drums of bleach and one drum of liquid caustic had been ordered from the Soco Lynch Corp. Hydrochloric acid was delivered by mistake to the employer. Employee #1 had signed the shipping order and accepted the acid, assuming it was bleach.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, WORK RULES, TOXIC FUMES, CYANIDE, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112161625 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Janitors and cleaners |