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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1201162.015 - Cali-Co Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Cali-Co Inc
5550 Borwick Ave
South Gate, CA 90280
Mailing Address:
5550 Borwick Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811310/Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/23/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/15/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1170638 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $17,100 | $0 | $0 | $1,050 | $0 | $18,150 |
| Current Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $0 | $12,800 |
| 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 | 5144(C) | 06/30/2017 | 07/20/2017 | $50 | $350 | $0 | 11/30/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5157(C)(4) | 06/30/2017 | 07/20/2017 | $50 | $350 | $0 | 11/30/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5157(G)(1) | 06/30/2017 | 07/20/2017 | $50 | $350 | $0 | 11/30/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 3203(A) | 06/30/2017 | $50 | $3,150 | $0 | 11/30/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 3385(A) | 06/30/2017 | $1,800 | $3,150 | $0 | 11/30/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 6. | 04001 | Serious | 5420(A)(2) | 06/30/2017 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $0 | 11/30/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 2:30 p.m. on January 5, 2017, Employees #1 & #2 were using welding equipment to repair a small crack on the landing gear mounting support bolster of the cargo tank # 253. Employee #2 was the welder and Employee #1 was the welder assistant at the time of accident. The work was taking place at the welding area in the back of company's property. At approximate 1:30 PM, Employees #1 & #2 were directed by the company president to open the top manways and product piping on the cargo tank and attach a blower to the cargo tank to purge any hazardous vapors before any welding was performed. After locating the crack, Employee #2 started preparing the welding with some grinding and cleaning the crack. Employee #2 then began welding and Employee #1 stood next to his position to assist Employee #2. After few minutes of welding, the explosion occurred. Employee #1 suffered serious back and spine injuries that caused permanent paralysis from the hip down. Employee #2 suffered second-degree burns to face, chest, back of ear, and hand, as well as fractured face and internal organs injuries. Both Employee #1 and Employee #2 were transported to St Francis Medical Center and transferred to Torrance Medical Center later that evening. Employee #2 was hospitalized for 2 weeks at the Torrance Medical Center. Employee #1 was hospitalized for few months at Torrance Medical Center, then transferred to USC Hospital, and finally transferred to the rehabilitation center in Downey.
Keywords: Chemical, Explosion, Tank, Welding
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1201162.015 | 62 | M | Hospitalized injury | Welders and cutters | |
| 2 | 1201162.015 | 62 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |