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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120314745 - Hi-Shear Technology Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Hi-Shear Technology Corp.
26313 Golden Valley Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Mailing Address:
24225 Garnier Street, Torrance, CA 90505
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3728
NAICS: 336411/Aircraft Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/31/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/08/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361395726 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 5248 A | 08/31/2005 | 08/31/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On February 7, 2005, Employee #1 was producing a batch of Zirconium Potassium Perchlorate at Hi-Shear Technology Corporation's Saugus Facility. He was wearing 100 percent cotton garments, conductive safety shoes, safety glasses, and an anti-static wrist strap. Without waiting for the mixture to dry thoroughly, he used a mortal and pestle to blend the material. When the material exploded, Employee #1 sustained a fractured left arm and shrapnel lacerations to his hands. He was hospitalized at Henry Mayo clinic for treatment. Employee #1 understood that he was working unsafely, contrary to his training.
Keywords: FRACTURE, PPE, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, CHEMICAL REACTION, ARM, HAND, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120314745 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Chemical engineers |