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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125673673 - Nor-Cal Products
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
Nor-Cal Products
1967 S. Oregon
Yreka, CA 96097
Mailing Address:
Po Box 518, Yreka, CA 96097
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3494
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/24/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/31/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361677339 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,405 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,405 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 5194 H03 E | 04/17/1998 | 05/01/1998 | $0 | $1,405 | $0 | 05/01/1998 | D - Govt Dismissed | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 5154 J01 | 04/17/1998 | 03/24/1998 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 05/01/1998 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, who worked for a company that made components for high-vacuum industrial pumps, was preparing to add nitric acid to the cleaning tank where metal pump parts are dipped as part of the manufacturing process. He was using an electric transfer pump and placed the intake hose into the drum containing the nitric acid. He then plugged the pump's electric cord into the wall but didn't check whether the switch on the pump was 'off' position. The pump activated and the hose jumped out of the tank, spraying nitric acid in all directions. Employee #1 sustained second- and third-degree burns on the lower part of both legs. His injuries were made worse by his not washing inadequately after the nitric acid exposure.
Keywords: CAUSTIC, WORK RULES, CHEMICAL BURN, NITRIC ACID, SPILL, PUMP, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, CHEMICAL, INATTENTION, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125673673 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Washing, cleaning and pickling machine operators |