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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125950956 - Permalite Plastics Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Permalite Plastics Corporation
1131 W Baker St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Mailing Address:
1131 W Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3082
NAICS: 326121/Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/05/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/05/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101145365 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 5 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $5,825 | $0 | $23,825 |
| Current Penalty | $5,400 | $0 | $0 | $2,555 | $0 | $7,955 |
| 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 | 342 A | 01/05/2006 | 01/10/2006 | $1,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 04/14/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 24200003 A | 01/05/2006 | 02/07/2006 | $165 | $225 | $0 | 04/14/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 25000009 A | 01/05/2006 | 02/07/2006 | $165 | $225 | $0 | 04/14/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 25000010 A | 01/05/2006 | 02/07/2006 | $110 | $150 | $0 | 04/14/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3203 A | 01/05/2006 | 02/07/2006 | $165 | $225 | $0 | 04/14/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 02001 | Other | 3303 | 01/05/2006 | 02/05/2006 | $450 | $12,600 | $0 | 04/14/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 03001 | Serious | 4070 A | 01/05/2006 | 01/15/2006 | $2,700 | $2,700 | $0 | 04/14/2006 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 8. | 04001 | Serious | 4002 A | 01/05/2006 | 01/15/2006 | $2,700 | $2,700 | $0 | 04/14/2006 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
On August 18, 2005, Employee #1 was setting up to clean an extruder (NRM Pacemaker III, Serial Number 16769, Model Number 583199) at a plastic pellet manufacturer. After emptying the extruder as much as possible, he partially opened the die (where the plastic exits), and then left for 10 to 15 minutes to obtain cleaning materials. During that time, gases formed and caused pressure to rise in the extruder. When Employee #1 returned and opened the head of the extruder, approximately 0.5 cup of liquid plastic (heated to 450 degrees Fahrenheit) sprayed out the side and splashed his left hand and forearm. He was hospitalized for burn treatment, including skin graft surgeries on his hand, where the burns were third-degree.
Keywords: BURN, HEAT, WORK RULES, CLEANING, HIGH PRESSURE, PLASTIC MFG, SET UP, HAND, PRESSURE RELEASE, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125950956 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Extruding and forming machine operators |