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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119881365 - Ceradyne
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Ceradyne
3169 Redhill Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3299
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/19/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/17/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361381635 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 11 | 11 | ||||
| Current Violations | 9 | 2 | 11 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,300 |
| Current Penalty | $1,875 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $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 | 5157 A01 | 11/05/1993 | 12/08/1993 | $185 | $1,875 | $0 | 01/13/1994 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 5157 B | 11/05/1993 | 12/08/1993 | $0 | $1,875 | $0 | 01/13/1994 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 5158 A | 11/05/1993 | 11/10/1993 | $1,875 | $185 | $0 | 01/13/1994 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 5158 B | 11/05/1993 | 11/10/1993 | $0 | $1,875 | $0 | 01/13/1994 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 05001 | Serious | 5158 C | 11/05/1993 | 11/10/1993 | $0 | $1,875 | $0 | 01/13/1994 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 06001 | Serious | 5159 A02 | 11/05/1993 | 11/10/1993 | $0 | $185 | $0 | 01/13/1994 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 07001 | Serious | 5159 A03 | 11/05/1993 | 11/10/1993 | $0 | $185 | $0 | 01/13/1994 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 8. | 08001 | Serious | 5159 A04 | 11/05/1993 | 11/10/1993 | $0 | $1,875 | $0 | 01/13/1994 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 9. | 09001 | Serious | 5159 A05 B | 11/05/1993 | 11/10/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/13/1994 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 10. | 10001 | Serious | 5159 B01 | 11/05/1993 | 12/08/1993 | $0 | $185 | $0 | 01/13/1994 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 11. | 11001 | Serious | 5159 B02 | 11/05/1993 | 12/08/1993 | $0 | $185 | $0 | 01/13/1994 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:15 a.m. on October 4, 1993, Employee #1 entered a confined space (furnace) in which argon gas was used to create an inert atmosphere. Employee #1 passed out. Employee #2 observed the unconscious body at the bottom of the furnace and entered in an attempt to rescue his fellow worker. Employee #2 was also rendered unconscious, due to oxygen deficiency. Employees #1 and #2 were eventually found by another plant worker. It was also discovered that the argon gas supply line had not been disconnected. The air was purged by large fans and the unconscious employees were transported to Hoag Hospital in Costa Mesa, CA, for emergency treatment and tests. Both Employees #1 and #2 were discharged the same day of the accident.
Keywords: FURNACE, OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, VENTILATION, CONFINED SPACE, WORK RULES, HOSE, OVEREXPOSURE, ARGON, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119881365 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 119881365 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |