Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119757151 - Plumas County Public Works
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
Plumas County Public Works
Asphalt Plant, Bucks Lake Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
Mailing Address:
1834 E. Main St., Quincy, CA 95971
Union Status: Union
SIC:9199
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/22/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/28/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361391253 |
| 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 | 342 A | 12/28/1993 | 12/22/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At 3:45 p.m. on October 6, 1993, Employee #1 suffered serious burns when he removed a radiator cap and its contents blew out onto his face, neck, shoulder, and arm (right side). Employee #1 was checking the generator to find out why it shut down. He found that the temperature gauge was up to 220 degrees Fahrenheit, so he let it cool for 30 minutes before checking for leaks. Finding none, Employee #1, using a rag to protect his hand from the radiator cap, gave a 1/4 turn. He expected pressure to be relieved, so when nothing came out, he turned the cap further. The cap blew off, spraying hot coolant. Employee #1 was taken to Plumas District Hospital in Quincy about 1 1/2 miles away and then transferred by helicopter to U.C. Medical Center in Sacramento. He was treated for 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-degree burns before being released 2 1/2 days later.
Keywords: BURN, SHOULDER, MECHANIC, STEAM, HIGH PRESSURE, NECK, ARM, FACE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119757151 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Heavy equipment mechanics |
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