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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120083316 - Preferred Painters Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Preferred Painters Inc.
12445 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
Mailing Address:
6648 Reseda Blvd., Reseda, CA 91335
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1721
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/28/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362293128 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 10 | 10 | ||||
| Current Violations | 10 | 10 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,250 | $0 | $4,250 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 | Other | 1509 A | 10/24/1996 | 11/26/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5194 E01 | 10/24/1996 | 11/26/1996 | $75 | $75 | $0 | 04/14/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 1531 B | 10/24/1996 | 11/26/1996 | $0 | $75 | $0 | 04/14/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 1531 C | 10/24/1996 | 11/26/1996 | $0 | $75 | $0 | 04/14/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 1531 F01 | 10/24/1996 | 11/26/1996 | $75 | $75 | $0 | 04/14/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 14301 A01 | 10/24/1996 | 11/26/1996 | $0 | $150 | $0 | 04/14/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 3203 B | 10/24/1996 | 11/26/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 342 A | 10/24/1996 | 10/27/1996 | $0 | $150 | $0 | 04/14/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 9. | 01009 | Other | LC6431 | 10/24/1996 | 11/26/1996 | $0 | $150 | $0 | 04/14/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 10. | 02001 | Other | 1935 C | 10/24/1996 | 10/28/1996 | $850 | $3,500 | $0 | 04/14/1997 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
A painter and two helpers employed by a painting contractor were working at a hair salon. They were removing old paint from several sections of wood paneling inside the shop. The three employees were using a chemical paint stripper to remove the paint. The paint stripper was flammable. The painter applied the paint stripper to the walls with a paint roller, and the two helpers scraped the residue off the paneling. Energized receptacle outlets were located on the walls. The employees had removed the cover plates from the receptacles and used masking tape to seal off the openings for the plugs; however, they left the sides and backs of the receptacles exposed. While they were working, they brought in some fans for ventilation. Shortly after the fans were turned on, the paint stripper vapors and residue ignited, starting a fire. The painter suffered second- and third-degree burns for which he was hospitalized. He subsequently required surgery to treat his burns. The other two employees were not injured.
Keywords: BURN, RECEPTACLE, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, PAINT SOLVENT, PAINTER, ELEC EQUIPMENT--MISC
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120083316 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Painters, construction and maintenance |