Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120157235 - First Choice Door
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
First Choice Door
18410 Bandilier
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3442
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/30/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/24/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361383326 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $150 | $0 | $150 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $150 | $0 | $150 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 03/11/1994 | 04/13/1994 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using a cutting torch to cut a 55-gallon steel drum that contained the residue of a flammable liquid. The drum exploded and struck Employee #1 on the leg, causing a compound fracture. Employee #1 brought the drum into the shop so that he could use his tool and machines to turn the drum into a barbecue grill. Prior to the incident, the manager told Employee #1 not to use the cutting torch.
Keywords: FRACTURE, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, WORK RULES, DRUM, TORCH, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120157235 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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