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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1214552.015 - Searles Valley Minerals, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Process Safety Management Unit - South
Site Address:
Searles Valley Minerals, Inc.
13200 Main St
Trona, CA 93562
Mailing Address:
13200 Main St, Trona, CA 93562
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 212391/ Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/14/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/22/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1186527 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $29,250 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $30,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,000 | $0 | $20,000 |
| 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 | 3203(A)(7)(C) | 08/14/2017 | 09/18/2017 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 10/03/2017 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3328(B) | 08/14/2017 | 09/18/2017 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 10/03/2017 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 467(B) | 08/14/2017 | 08/24/2017 | $15,875 | $22,500 | $0 | 10/03/2017 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 03001 | Other | 3203(A)(6) | 08/14/2017 | 08/24/2017 | $3,375 | $6,750 | $0 | 10/03/2017 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On February 27, 2017, an employee was servicing a dryer. As he was standing in front of the dryer, adjusting the valves, its inner tubing ruptured and steam was released. The employee sustained severe burns to his face and feet, which he was hospitalized and received treatment.
Keywords: Burn, Face, Foot, Maintenance, Steam
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1214552.015 | 43 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |