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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126125434 - Hirel Connectors
Inspection Information - Office: Ca Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Hirel Connectors
760 Wharton Pl.
Claremont, CA 91711
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3674
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/06/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/22/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362268963 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $10,750 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,245 | $0 | $2,245 |
| 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 | 3380 E | 10/06/1997 | 11/08/1997 | $185 | $375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 4002 A | 10/06/1997 | 11/08/1997 | $185 | $375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 5167 A | 10/06/1997 | 11/08/1997 | $1,500 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 03001 | Other | 3203 A 4 | 10/06/1997 | 11/08/1997 | $375 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 10, 1997, Employee #1, of Hi Rel Connectors, Claremont, CA, was instructed by his production manager to make a 2:1 mixture of nitric acid and water. He was adding acid to the water when a chemical reaction occurred and the solution erupted. Employee's #1's upper left arm, shoulder, and neck were showered with the acid solution, resulting in second- and third-degree burns. Subsequent investigation determined that Employee #1 was mixing the acid in a plastic container on the floor, and that he was stooping to the left while adding the acid. He was wearing a face shield, an acid resistant apron, and gloves covering his lower arm; however, his upper arm, shoulder, and neck were not protected. This was the first time that Employee #1 had mixed this kind of acid. A chemical fume hood was available and operational in the room, but it was not used. The employer was cited for a serious violation of T8CCR 5167(A) and 3203(A)(4), and a general violation of T8CCR 3380(E).
Keywords:protective clothing, shoulder, caustic, work rules, chemical reaction, chemical burn, neck, nitric acid, arm, chemical
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126125434 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |