Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126016542 - Acme Temporary Service, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Acme Temporary Service, Inc
3300 E Evan Hewes Hwy
Holtville, CA 92250
Mailing Address:
1560 W Ocotillo Dr, El Centro, CA 92243
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7363
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/18/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/23/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362222085 | ||
| Inspection | 126016534 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:20 p.m. on April 19, 1996, Employee #1, a laborer for Acme Temporary Services, was working at a geothermal power generating facility that was being shut down for periodic cleaning. Workers had been set up in teams of two to open side hatch covers on vessels from which scale and sand were to be removed. Employee #1 was standing to the right of a coworker who was removing the retention bolts from a hatch cover when the hatch popped open and hot water sprayed out over Employee #1. He sustained severe burns on his arms, back, chest, and legs. Coworkers in the area came to his aid, removed his clothing and gloves, and placed him in a full shower. Emergency Services was called and Employee #1 was taken to the office where burn cream was applied. He was transported by paramedics to a local medical facility, and later taken to a regional burn facility. Subsequent investigation revealed that the hot water had been trapped in the vessel due to a faulty drain line.
Keywords: BURN, CHEST, WORK RULES, CLEANING, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, ARM, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, HOT WATER, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126016542 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction |
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