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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120309893 - Superior Industries International - California, In
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Superior Industries International - California, In
7800 Woodley Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3462
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/23/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/18/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362516585 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | ||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $27,000 | $0 | $750 | $1,120 | $0 | $28,870 |
| Current Penalty | $21,375 | $0 | $750 | $1,120 | $0 | $23,245 |
| 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 | 3650 D | 06/05/2001 | 07/09/2001 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3668 B03 | 06/05/2001 | 07/09/2001 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 A04 | 06/05/2001 | 03/08/2001 | $0 | $750 | $0 | 07/19/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3270 B | 06/05/2001 | 07/09/2001 | $3,375 | $6,750 | $0 | 07/19/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 3203 A07 | 06/05/2001 | 03/08/2001 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 07/19/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 04001 | Other | 3384 A | 06/05/2001 | 03/08/2001 | $750 | $2,250 | $0 | 07/19/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 05001 | Repeat | 342 A | 06/05/2001 | 06/11/2001 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At 7:30 p.m. on February 3, 2001. Employee #1 had chemical burns on his legs from splashed caustic soda powder. He was adding caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) Powder from a 55-gallon drum to a 1,200 gallon tank. The two tanks were newly installed, and there were no written instructions on how to perform the job. Employee #1 placed a drum laying on its side on some fork lift extensions and raised the drum above the tank. Employee #1 then stood on the 4-inch ledge of the tank while shoveling out the caustic soda powder. Some portion of the powder was caked and a brick size chunk fell into the tank splashing Employee #1 on his legs. He explained that he added the caustic soda while the water temperature was rising. At the same time, the liquid raised up to the top level of the tank, much like boiling water would do. His employer failed to identify the new hazards associated with the larger dip tanks. His employer failed to properly train employees on the new procedures for loading the powdered caustic soda into the tank. His employer failed to provide a safe platform for employees to stand while adding the caustic soda. Employee #1 was using an unsafe procedure. The general nature of the place of employment is a manufacturing plant that utilizes mostly robotic equipment. It is a very clean place. OEM auto wheels are produced at this plant by pouring molten aluminum into molds then grinding and polishing them to a high luster. Employee #1 went to a local hospital for treatment.
Keywords: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC, CHEMICAL BURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120309893 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |