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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112171459 - Owen Pacific
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Owen Pacific
8501 Fallbrook Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91304
Mailing Address:
1236 S. Compton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/31/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/08/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362286031 |
Investigation Summary
On April 27, 1999, a serious injury accident occurred at a roofing project at Canoga Park, CA. Employee #1, a roofer was starting to pump hot tar from the kettle to the hopper on the roof. He pulled the rope to start the pump, but nothing happened. He continued to pull on the rope not knowing the pump had not been properly primed, which left an air pocket in the line. When the air pocket cleared, it was under abnormal pressure which caused the hot tar to splash out of the hopper on the roof and hit Employee #1 on the neck and wrist. He was wearing the proper PPE, but because of the abnormal pressure in the line the hot tar splashed and hit him. Employee #1 was taken to West Hills Medical Center and then to Sherman Oaks Burn Center for emergency treatment. He was hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, ROOF, ROOFER, NECK, HOT TAR, PUMP, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112171459 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Roofers |