Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112179460 - Geo Research
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Geo Research
24115 Calabasas Rd.
Calabasas, CA 91302
Mailing Address:
3960 Gilman St., Long Beach, CA 90815
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8999
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/23/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/28/1992
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS A WELDER WORKING WITH A CREW THAT WAS DRILLING TO TEST FOR SOIL CONTAMINATION. TWO STEEL PIPES WERE CONNECTED AND PUT IN THE DRILL HOLE. APPROXIMATELY 1 FOOT OF THE PIPE NEEDED TO BE CUT OFF THE END. WITHOUT TESTING FOR FLAMMABLE VAPORS, THE WELDER LIT HIS CUTTING TORCH. THE FLAME IGNITED THE METHANE/HYDROCARBON MIXTURE. THE WELDER'S ARM AND SHOULDER WERE BURNED.
Keywords: BURN, SHOULDER, WORK RULES, FIRE, WELDER, NATURAL GAS, WELDING, TORCH, ARM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112179460 | Occupation Not Listed |
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