Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126002484 - Southwest Marine
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Southwest Marine
2205 Belt St
San Diego, CA 92170
Mailing Address:
P O Box 13308, San Diego, CA 92170
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/15/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Maritime
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/12/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362415226 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $365 | $0 | $5,365 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $645 | $0 | $645 |
| 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 A07 D | 04/18/2000 | 05/08/2000 | $160 | $365 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 8395 D02 | 04/05/2000 | 04/24/2000 | $485 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A shipyard machine shop employee was attempting to remove the hollow bronze nut from the end of a pump impeller/shaft assembly by heating it with an oxy-acetylene torch. The nut exploded, projecting shrapnel through the shop and striking the employee in the lower left leg. He sustained an open fracture of his left tibia and fibula, and was hospitalized. The explosion was caused by trapped water inside the hollow structure which turned to steam, expanded, and ruptured the bronze nut.
Keywords: FRACTURE, MACHINIST, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126002484 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Machinists |
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