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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120266515 - Owens-Brockway Glass Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Owens-Brockway Glass Co.
1331 E. Philadelphia
Pomona, CA 91766
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3221
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/07/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/03/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362258550 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $810 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $810 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $165 | $0 | $165 |
| 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 | 5194 H02 E | 03/27/1995 | 04/29/1995 | $165 | $810 | $0 | 04/24/1995 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:30 p.m. on August 6, 1994, Employee #1, of the Owens Brockway Company, Pomona, CA, responded to a low tin reading on an A-2 tin system. While tin-tetrachloride cylinders were being changed, the system became plugged. Employee #1 cleared the system by alternately opening and closing the bypass valve. During this process, the employee was exposed to tin-tetrachloride byproducts (hydrogen chloride vapor) that had leaked by some gears. Employee #1 suffered severe dyspnea and respiratory irritation. Upon investigation, it was found that Owens Brockway employees were not given specific training on the hazards of stannic tetrachloride and how to protect themselves from exposure. The employer was cited a serious violation of T8CCR 5194(h)(2)(e).
Keywords: LEAK, RESPIRATORY, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, WORK RULES, TOXIC FUMES, UNTRAINED, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120266515 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Not specified mechanics and repairers |