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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119913580 - Bardex Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Labor Enforcement Task Force (Letf) Unit - South
Site Address:
Bardex Corp
6338 Lindmar Dr.
Goleta, CA 93116
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3492
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/15/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/19/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361396401 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 3203 A07 D | 02/18/1993 | 10/16/1992 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A 4-stage nitrogen/hydraulic accumulator was being tested during final inspection. The accumulators were charged (fluid pumped into four tanks) with approximately 46 gal of Mobile DTE 25 hydraulic oil and the outlet/inlet valve was closed to verify that an accumulated charge of approximately 5,000 psi was held. The test required that the blow down test (sudden and complete release of fluid) be completed to determine if accumulators would evacuate within the given tolerance of approximately 12 seconds. The test conductor attached a 1 1/2 in. 25 ft long high pressure flexline to the outlet valve, had four workers hold the open end of the hose down into the open bung hole of a 55-gal drum, and opened the valve. The fluid struck the bottom of the barrel and misted up through the bung hole into the face of one holder, who let go to cover his eyes. The ensuing whipping action caused the brass end of the hose to strike Employees #1, #2, and #3, causing fractures and skin abrasions. They were hospitalized.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HYDRAULIC FLUID, HOSE, HYDRAULIC LINE, TEST EQUIPMENT, ABRASION, HIGH PRESSURE, SKIN, STRUCK BY, LOST CONTROL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119913580 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Industrial engineering technicians | ||
| 2 | 119913580 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Industrial engineering technicians | ||
| 3 | 119913580 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Industrial engineering technicians |