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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120336045 - Rubbermaid Little Tikes Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Rubbermaid Little Tikes Inc.
19605 Walnut
City Of Industry, CA 91789
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5651
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/06/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/03/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362261554 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 6 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 6 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 | $0 | $6,875 |
| Current Penalty | $1,875 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $2,625 |
| 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 | 23400023 | 01/17/1996 | 01/31/1996 | $0 | $375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 6151 C04 | 01/17/1996 | 01/31/1996 | $0 | $375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3241 C | 01/17/1996 | 01/31/1996 | $0 | $375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 4649 D | 01/17/1996 | 01/31/1996 | $375 | $375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 4649 C | 01/17/1996 | 01/31/1996 | $375 | $375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 4650 B | 01/17/1996 | 01/31/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02001 | Serious | 4650 A | 01/17/1996 | 01/31/1996 | $1,875 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:00 p.m. on September 29, 1995, Employees #1 and #2, of Rubbermaid Little Tikes, were working in the torch flaming area of the production department. The contents of a propane gas cylinder that was about 13 ft away from their work area leaked out for approximately 10 seconds. A ball of fire erupted, engulfing both workers. Employees #1 and #2 suffered first- and second-degree burns to their arms and faces. According to the employer, the accident was the result of pressure building up inside the cylinder due to the high ambient temperature in the torch flaming area. The pressure built up inside the cylinder until it was released through the safety valve. A jet stream of propane gas shot toward Employees #1 and #2, one of whom was torching some rubber toys at the time of the release.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, FIRE, TORCH, HIGH PRESSURE, PROPANE, FACE, PRESSURE RELEASE, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120336045 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Assemblers | ||
| 2 | 120336045 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Assemblers |