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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112212725 - Western Farm Service Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Labor Enforcement Task Force (Letf) Unit - South
Site Address:
Western Farm Service Inc.
Oakwood St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 775, Paso Robles, CA 93447
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2873
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/08/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/10/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361294465 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 342 A | 11/08/1990 | 11/08/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5144 D02 | 11/21/1990 | 12/09/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5144 F02 | 11/21/1990 | 12/09/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was transferring ammonium hydroxide from a storage tank into his truck tank. He intended to transfer the line into another tank, but when he took it out to make the change, he forgot to shut off the valve from the truck tank. Ammonium hydroxide spilled out into the work area. Employee #1 was wearing gloves and eye protection, but was exposed to ammonium hydroxide fumes. There was an emergency eye wash and shower in the area, but Employee #1 did not use the shower because he was afraid of passing out and wanted to get help. He had done this job many times before and knew that the valve was to be shut off before removing the hose. He also knew when and what the shower was used for.
Keywords: AMMONIA, INHALATION, SHUT-OFF VALVE, SPILL, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, TANK, CHEMICAL, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112212725 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Truck drivers, heavy |