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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120309059 - Speedway Engineering
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Speedway Engineering
13040 Bradley Avenue
Sylmar, CA 91342
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/09/2001
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/31/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362505828 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,450 | $0 | $0 | $775 | $0 | $10,225 |
| Current Penalty | $9,450 | $0 | $0 | $775 | $0 | $10,225 |
| 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 | 342 A | 04/10/2001 | 05/13/2001 | $225 | $225 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23400016 A | 04/10/2001 | 05/13/2001 | $110 | $110 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 A | 04/10/2001 | 05/13/2001 | $110 | $110 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3272 B | 04/10/2001 | 05/13/2001 | $110 | $110 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5194 E01 | 04/10/2001 | 05/13/2001 | $110 | $110 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 6151 C01 | 04/10/2001 | 05/13/2001 | $110 | $110 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02001 | Serious | 3210 A | 04/10/2001 | 05/13/2001 | $3,150 | $3,150 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 03001 | Serious | 5418 C | 04/10/2001 | 05/13/2001 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on December 18, 2000, Employee #1 of a high performance automotive manufacturing company was cutting a drum that contained a flammable or combustible liquid with a welding torch (5800 degrees Fahrenheit). The flammable or combustible liquid in the drum ignited and exploded into flames engulfing Employee #1. Employee #1 suffered second-and-third-degree to the hands, face, and body. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, WELDER, WELDING, COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID, CUTTING AND BURNING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120309059 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Welders and cutters |