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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120124474 - Chandler Packaging Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Chandler Packaging Inc.
7595 Raytheon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/04/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/19/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362253510 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $21,430 | $0 | $0 | $2,400 | $0 | $23,830 |
| Current Penalty | $7,715 | $0 | $0 | $1,235 | $0 | $8,950 |
| 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 | 4657 A | 06/10/1998 | 07/08/1998 | $825 | $2,400 | $0 | 07/09/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3301 B | 06/10/1998 | 07/08/1998 | $0 | $6,000 | $0 | 07/09/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3301 E | 06/10/1998 | 07/08/1998 | $0 | $6,000 | $0 | 07/09/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 3304 B | 06/10/1998 | 07/08/1998 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $0 | 07/09/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 05001 | Serious | 5194 H02 E | 06/10/1998 | 07/08/1998 | $1,715 | $1,715 | $0 | 07/09/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 06001 | Other | 3382 A | 06/10/1998 | 07/08/1998 | $410 | $1,715 | $0 | 07/09/1998 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was reassembling a foam packing system. Employee #1 incorrectly connected a new, fully-charged (2,600 psig) Type T compressed nitrogen gas cylinder to a DOT type 4BW cylinder containing Methylene Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (MDI) by means of an improperly modified regulator. Employee #1 proceeded to pressurize the type 4BW cylinder with 2,600 psig (from the nitrogen cylinder) which far exceeded that cylinder's safe working pressure of 240 psig and its approximate bursting pressure of 980 psig. Lacking adequate pressure relief devices, the over pressurized 4BW cylinder exploded, ejecting the MDI with great force. Employee #1 sustained chemical contamination with MDI and multiple, serious injuries involving his eyes, ears, skin, and musculoskeletal system. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: CYLINDER, NITROGEN, EXPLOSION, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120124474 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Hand packers and packagers |