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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119941250 - El Torito Restaurant
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
El Torito Restaurant
18568 Ventura Blvd.
Tarzana, CA 91356
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5812
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/04/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/07/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362287492 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,865 | $0 | $1,865 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,865 | $0 | $1,865 |
| 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 | 23400016 A | 05/05/2000 | 05/10/2000 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 25100058 B | 05/05/2000 | 05/10/2000 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 A | 05/05/2000 | 05/10/2000 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3273 A | 05/05/2000 | 05/23/2000 | $280 | $280 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3308 | 05/05/2000 | 06/07/2000 | $280 | $280 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3203 B02 | 05/05/2000 | 06/07/2000 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 342 A | 05/05/2000 | 05/10/2000 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:45 p.m. Employee #1 received a request from one of his customers for the "deep fried" ice cream dessert. Employee #1 went to the kitchen and walked over to the refrigerator located across from the deep fryer and took out two frozen ice cream desserts, which are wrapped in plastic. Employee #1 then walked towards the deep fryer and slipped on "some greasy area" on the floor. Employee #1 lost his balance and was falling towards the deep fryer and trying to break his fall. Employee #1 right hand and arm went into the deep fryer which was filled with "hot oil". Employee #1 was hospitalized for two weeks with third degree burns on his hand and arm and had three surgeries for skin grafts.
Keywords: BURN, HEAT, SLIP, FRYER, SKIN, SLIPPERY SURFACE, ARM, LOST BALANCE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119941250 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Waiters'/waitresses' assistants |