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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112175294 - Michelson Food Services
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Michelson Food Services
9324 San Fernando Rd.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:5963
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/18/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/09/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362293342 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 6 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 6 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,170 | $0 | $4,670 |
| Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,170 | $0 | $4,670 |
| 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 | 461 C | 09/19/1997 | 10/22/1997 | $225 | $225 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23400021 | 09/19/1997 | 10/22/1997 | $165 | $165 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 25000008 A03 | 09/19/1997 | 10/22/1997 | $110 | $110 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3203 A07 | 09/19/1997 | 10/22/1997 | $280 | $280 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3576 A | 09/19/1997 | 10/22/1997 | $225 | $225 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3578 G | 09/19/1997 | 10/22/1997 | $165 | $165 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02001 | Serious | 450 A01 | 09/19/1997 | 10/06/1997 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:50 p.m. on April 25, 1997, Employee #1, an assistant chef with Michelson Food Service, Inc., was re-filling the propane containers in the kitchen vehicle. The vehicle was a 1983 Chevrolet van, CA license plate 2G12029, that had been equipped with two underbody storage tanks. Employee #1 had almost finished filling the tank in the right rear of the vehicle when there was a gas explosion. He sustained first- and second-degree burns over 10 to 15 percent of his body, including his face, neck, and arms. Paramedics transported Employee #1 to the Sherman Oaks Burn Center for treatment.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, GAS, EXPLOSION, LP GAS, PROPANE, ARM, FACE, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112175294 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Cooks, except short order |