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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125753970 - Ecology Control Industries
Inspection Information - Office: Ca-E-Concord (R2-D2)
Site Address:
Ecology Control Industries
3485 Pacheco Blvd.
Martinez, CA 94553
Mailing Address:
255 Parr Blvd., Richmond, CA 94801
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8711
NAICS: 541330/Engineering Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/29/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/09/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362345191 |
Investigation Summary
On December 13, 2003, Employee #1 placed a vacuum hose on a vacuum truck in an incorrect manner. After he attempted to reconnect the vacuum hose, it detached and sprayed hot caustic water him. He was hospitalized with second-degree burns over 20 percent of his body. At the time of the accident, the vacuum truck was over-filled, and not creating sufficient vacuum pressure to hold the vacuum hose clamps down on the vacuum truck's suction valve. Due to the ambient noise, Employee #1 was unable to hear the inadequate vacuum.
Keywords: CAUSTIC, HOSE, NOISE, CHEMICAL BURN, CHEMICAL, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125753970 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction |