Inspection Detail

Inspection: 120052121 - Matchmaster Dying & Finishing

Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office

Inspection Nr: 120052121

Report ID: 0950641

Date Opened: 07/18/1994

Site Address:
Matchmaster Dying & Finishing
3700 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90007

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3552

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 07/19/1994

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 09/14/1995

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	361277460
Accident	361322951

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	12			11		23
Current Violations	5			11		16
Initial Penalty	$40,500	$0	$0	$6,675	$0	$47,175
Current Penalty	$4,675	$0	$0	$2,350	$0	$7,025
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Contest	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Other	342 A	09/16/1994	11/03/1994	$500	$500	$0	09/29/1994	W - Empr Withdrew
2.	01002	Other	3314 F G	09/16/1994	11/03/1994	$375	$500	$0	09/29/1994	W - Empr Withdrew
3.	01003	Other	5157 C04	09/16/1994	11/03/1994	$375	$500	$0	09/29/1994	W - Empr Withdrew
4.	01004	Other	6151 C01	09/16/1994	11/03/1994	$0	$675	$0	09/29/1994	D - Govt Dismissed	Citation has been deleted.
5.	01005	Other	6151 E02	09/16/1994	11/03/1994	$0	$675	$0	09/29/1994	D - Govt Dismissed	Citation has been deleted.
6.	01006	Other	6151 E05	09/16/1994	11/03/1994	$0	$450	$0	09/29/1994	D - Govt Dismissed	Citation has been deleted.
7.	01007	Other	3328 G	09/16/1994	11/03/1994	$185	$675	$0	09/29/1994	W - Empr Withdrew
8.	01008	Other	25000008 A	09/16/1994	11/03/1994	$0	$675	$0	09/29/1994	D - Govt Dismissed	Citation has been deleted.
9.	01009	Other	23400001	09/16/1994	11/03/1994	$185	$675	$0	09/29/1994	W - Empr Withdrew
10.	01010	Other	5044 B02	09/16/1994	11/03/1994	$185	$675	$0	09/29/1994	W - Empr Withdrew
11.	01011	Other	3214 C	09/16/1994	11/03/1994	$185	$675	$0	09/29/1994	W - Empr Withdrew
12.	02001	Serious	4851 E02	09/16/1994	11/03/1994	$935	$3,375	$0	09/29/1994	W - Empr Withdrew
13.	03001	Serious	4650 D	09/16/1994	11/03/1994	$0	$3,375	$0	09/29/1994	D - Govt Dismissed	Citation has been deleted.
14.	04001	Serious	5162 E	09/16/1994	11/03/1994	$0	$3,375	$0	09/29/1994	W - Empr Withdrew	Citation has been deleted.
15.	05001	Other	23400016 A	09/16/1994	11/03/1994	$90	$3,375	$0	09/29/1994	W - Empr Withdrew
16.	06001	Other	23400023	09/16/1994	11/03/1994	$90	$3,375	$0	09/29/1994	W - Empr Withdrew
17.	07001	Serious	23400021	09/16/1994	11/03/1994	$935	$3,375	$0	09/29/1994	W - Empr Withdrew
18.	08001	Other	3578 G	09/16/1994	11/03/1994	$90	$3,375	$0	09/29/1994	W - Empr Withdrew
19.	09001	Serious	3577 C	09/16/1994	11/03/1994	$935	$3,375	$0	09/29/1994	W - Empr Withdrew
20.	10001	Serious	4475 A	09/16/1994	11/03/1994	$0	$3,375	$0	09/29/1994	D - Govt Dismissed	Citation has been deleted.
21.	11001	Serious	3219 A	09/16/1994	11/03/1994	$935	$3,375	$0	09/29/1994	W - Empr Withdrew
22.	12001	Other	4851 G	09/16/1994	11/03/1994	$90	$3,375	$0	09/29/1994	W - Empr Withdrew
23.	13001	Serious	3211	09/16/1994	11/03/1994	$935	$3,375	$0	09/29/1994	W - Empr Withdrew

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 170609382

Event: 07/16/1994

Employee burned when sparks ignite dust and lint

Employee #1, a sanding machine operator for Match Master Dying and Finishing, Los Angeles, CA, was working in a 36 in. air pollution duct removing accumulated dust and lint. Approximately 40 ft away, a maintenance worker employed by the same company was cutting an access hatch using a grinder. The sparks from the grinder ignited the dust and lint, causing a flash fire. The fire engulfed Employee #1, causing second- and third-degree burns to his face, chest, arms, and leg. Paramedics transported him by ambulance to the hospital. The employer was cited for not having any written lockout procedure.

Keywords: BURN, GRINDER, SANDING MACHINE, SAWDUST, WORK RULES, FIRE, LOCKOUT, SPARK, COMBUSTIBLE DUST, FACE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120052121			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Miscellaneous textile machine operators

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