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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120043013 - Aerospace Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Aerospace Corp.
2350 E. El Segundo Bl.
El Segundo, CA 90245
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8732
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/07/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/26/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362006256 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $3,935 |
| Current Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $3,935 |
| 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 | 4848 A | 08/13/1993 | 09/01/1993 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3382 A | 08/13/1993 | 08/13/1993 | $3,750 | $3,750 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was doing air conditioning maintenance work. He was removing a small compressor (16 inches by 9 inches) from a rooftop unit, using an oxygen-acetylene torch to "sweat" a copper tubing connection (1/2 inch tubing) apart. He had not vented the line for 8 hours, and knowing there was a leak in the system, assumed no pressure. Oil residue in the system ignited, exploding into flames. He sustained second-degree burns to his face, neck, and forearms.
Keywords: BURN, LEAK, MAINTENANCE, ACETYLENE TORCH, EXPLOSION VENTING, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, AIR CONDITIONER, WORK RULES, FIRE, TORCH
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120043013 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |