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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119972065 - Mobile Mini Storage Systems
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Mobile Mini Storage Systems
2660 North Locust
Rialto, CA 92376
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4221
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/17/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/10/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361399801 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $600 | $0 | $3,600 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $600 | $0 | $3,600 |
| 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 | 461 C | 12/27/1993 | 01/10/1994 | $300 | $300 | $0 | 01/27/1994 | R - Review Commission | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 342 A | 12/27/1993 | 12/27/1993 | $300 | $300 | $0 | 01/27/1994 | R - Review Commission | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 5166 B01 | 12/27/1993 | 12/27/1993 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 01/27/1994 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, while working under the supervision of his foreman, was directed to remove a diesel fuel tank from a truck and clean the rust from the tank using a gas torch. Employee #1 attempted to clear the tank with dry ice. He then approached the tank with a lit torch. Without any contact between the torch and tank, the tank exploded, severely burning Employee #1. He received 2nd- and 3rd-degree burns on his face, ears, eyes, and upper body. Employee #1 lost a total of 104 days from work. He also has permanent hearing and sight loss.
Keywords: BURN, EYE, DIESEL FUEL TANK, WORK RULES, CLEANING, EAR, TORCH, EXPLOSION, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119972065 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |