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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 117948752 - Pacific Scientific
Inspection Information - Office: Region 09; San Francisco
Site Address:
Pacific Scientific
7073 West Willis Rd. Lone Butte Ind. Park
Chandler, AZ 85226
Mailing Address:
7073 West Willis Dr. Box 5002, Chandler, AZ 85226
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2892
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/08/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/26/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360150619 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100022 A01 | 07/05/1995 | 07/11/1995 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100109 B01 | 07/05/1995 | 07/11/1995 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100132 A | 07/05/1995 | 07/11/1995 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Workers had been working with HIPEL 912 blend (an explosive). Excess propellant was stored in the area over the weekend. Employee #2 mixed cleaning oil with residue propellant to clean the machine. An explosion resulted, killing Employee #1 and injuring Employee #2.
Keywords: EXPLOSIVES, WORK RULES, CLEANING, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL REACTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 117948752 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 117948752 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |