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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120265749 - Jack Martin Company
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Jack Martin Company
9830 Baldwin Pl.
El Monte, CA 91732
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5199
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/13/1995
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/16/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362269722 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,375 | $0 | $0 | $410 | $0 | $1,785 |
| Current Penalty | $1,375 | $0 | $0 | $410 | $0 | $1,785 |
| 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. | 01002 | Other | 5155 E01 | 04/13/1995 | 05/08/1995 | $410 | $410 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 5194 E01 | 04/13/1995 | 05/08/1995 | $1,375 | $1,375 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At 10:00 a.m., Employee #1, of Jack Martin, Inc., El Monte, CA, was using a printing machine to applying paint to the lenses of sunglasses. The process was performed at the painting station, which was under a storage rack in the main work area. Employee #1 mixed paints and thinner solvents at the station, loaded the machine with mixture, and initiated production. On several occasions, she wiped the machine parts with solvent-laced paper towels, which were stored in a waste container at the station. At approximately 12:00 noon, Employee #1 reported difficulty breathing. At 12:45 p.m., she fell to the floor and emergency services was called. Employee #1 was taken to a local hospital, where she remained for several days for evaluation and respiratory treatment. No gloves, respirator, or local ventilation had been used.
Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, VENTILATION, PPE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, PAINT, PAINT SOLVENT, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120265749 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Painting and paint spraying machine operators |