Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119775823 - K.C.Photo Engraving
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
K.C.Photo Engraving
2666 E. Nena St.
Pasadena, CA 91107
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2796
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/21/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/03/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362262289 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,745 | $0 | $0 | $685 | $0 | $3,430 |
| Current Penalty | $1,375 | $0 | $0 | $685 | $0 | $2,060 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 12/22/1995 | 01/26/1996 | $275 | $275 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5194 F04 | 12/22/1995 | 01/26/1996 | $0 | $135 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 B01 | 12/22/1995 | 01/26/1996 | $0 | $275 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 4475 B | 12/22/1995 | 01/26/1996 | $135 | $685 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 03001 | Other | 23400017 A | 12/22/1995 | 01/26/1996 | $275 | $685 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 04001 | Serious | 5416 C | 12/22/1995 | 01/26/1996 | $1,375 | $1,375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:00 a.m. on September 13, 1995, Employee #1 was working on a solvent recovery system to recycle solvent generated from a Flexographic printing process. As the spent solvent was poured into the system, sludge started to rise and a cloud of white smoke began to form. In closing the machine, the lid hit against the metal surface and generated a spark that ignited the solvent vapors. Employee #1's sustained second-degree burns to his upper right arm and was taken to St. Luke's Hospital, where he was treated and released the same day. Subsequent investigation determined that no tests had been conducted, nor a continuous monitor used, to ensure that the LFL (Lowest Flammability Level) concentration of flammable gases was not exceeded. The employer was cited for a serious violation of T8CCR 5416(c) and regulatory violation of T8CCR 3203(b)(1).
Keywords: BURN, VAPOR, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, UNSECURED, FIRE, SPARK, ARM, CHEMICAL VAPOR, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119775823 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Managers and administrators, n.e.c |
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