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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120084058 - Cal Coast Recycling
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Cal Coast Recycling
20833 Santa Clara St.
Sta. Clarita, CA 91351
Mailing Address:
20833 Santa Clara St., Canyon Country, CA 91351
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/04/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/04/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362292906 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on July 10, 1996, Employee #1, of California Coast Recycling, was using a fuel gas and oxygen torch to cut or burn off recyclable aluminum from various scrap items brought to the site. He was cutting the base of a commercial weight scale when a loud noise occurred and flames erupted. Employee #1 sustained burns on the right side of his face and body. He was transported by ambulance to Henry Mayo Hospital, where he was hospitalized for two days. Employee #1 was then transferred to the Sherman Oaks Burn Center, where he was hospitalized for one week.
Keywords: BURN, ACETYLENE TORCH, GAS POWERED WELDER, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, TORCH, EXPLOSION, FACE, CUTTING AND BURNING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120084058 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Miscellaneous hand working occupations |