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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120277223 - Certified Metal Craft Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Certified Metal Craft Inc
877 Vernon Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3567
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/25/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/22/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362415549 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,400 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 | 5188 A05 | 06/12/2000 | 06/15/2000 | $300 | $14,400 | $0 | 07/28/2000 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At about 2:00 p.m. on January 6, 2000, Employee #1, a supervisor in a metal treatment department, was washing a basket of 300 0.5 in. metal washers with water. He placed the basket into a molten salt bath, all the while wearing a face shield and hand protection. The bath exploded and sprayed hot salt on Employee #1's chest and left arm. Employee #1 dropped the basket and removed his shirt and ran to the bathroom to apply cold water to the burned areas. Employee was taken to a burn unit where he received extensive medical attention.
Keywords: BURN, MOLTEN SLAG, EXPLOSION, MOLTEN METAL, SALT VAT, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120277223 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Heat treating equipment operators |