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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112227327 - Kaiser Permanente
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Kaiser Permanente
5601 De Soto Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:8062
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/15/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/03/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361273782 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 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 | 3328 A | 11/19/1991 | 08/01/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
ON THE MORNING OF AUGUST 1, 1991, TWO INJURY ACCIDENTS OCCURRED INSIDE A HOSPITAL CENTRAL UTILITY PLANT. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS INJURED AT 9:50 A.M. WHEN THE CAP ON A PARTIALLY PRESSURIZED 5-GALLON POT FEEDER TANK FLEW OFF AND THE EMPLOYEE WAS SPRAYED WITH HOT WATER AND ANTI-CORROSIVE CHEMICALS FROM THE TANK, WHICH IS PART OF THE DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEM. HE HAD JUST SERVICED THE TANK (ADDED CHEMICALS) AND TAPPED THE TWIST-ON CAP TO STOP A SMALL LEAK. THE CAP REACHED A SECOND RELEASE POINT AND FLEW OFF UNDER PRESSURE. THE SYSTEM HAD NO TURN LIMITING DEVICE FOR THE CAP, SUCH AS A STOP PIN. AT 11:20 AM., EMPLOYEE #2 SUFFERED SIMILAR INJURIES WHEN THE SAME CAP FLEW OFF AS HE TAPPED IT TO TRY TO STOP THE LEAK AFTER MAKING SOME ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CAP SEAL (GASKET).
Keywords: BURN, REPAIR, HIGH PRESSURE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, PRESSURE RELEASE, HOT WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112227327 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Miscellaneous plant and system operators | ||
| 2 | 112227327 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Miscellaneous plant and system operators |