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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126140607 - Mcghan Medical Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Labor Enforcement Task Force (Letf) Unit - South
Site Address:
Mcghan Medical Inc
1160 Mark Ave
Carpinteria, CA 93103
Mailing Address:
1160 Mark Ave, Carpenteria, CA 93013
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3842
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/23/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/15/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101090033 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,620 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $5,805 |
| Current Penalty | $5,620 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $5,805 |
| 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 | 5194 F04 A | 09/03/1999 | 09/11/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5194 F04 B | 09/03/1999 | 09/11/1999 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3382 A | 09/03/1999 | 09/11/1999 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 3383 A | 09/03/1999 | 09/11/1999 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 04001 | Serious | 5162 A | 09/03/1999 | 09/11/1999 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 05001 | Serious | 5162 B | 09/03/1999 | 09/11/1999 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 27, 1999, Employee #1was injured while mixing 1.5 liters of a 4.5 N solution of sodium hydroxide. The procedure involved heating 1.5 liters of water in a HPDE container in a microwave for ten minutes. The water is then transferred to a 1.5 liter LPDE container. Employee #1 added 270 grams of sodium hydroxide pellets approximately a third (90 grams) at a time, cooling the solution to room temperature in a water bath between additions. After the third addition, while Employee #1 was shaking the bottle to facilitate dissolving the pellets, the bottle burst, spraying Employee #1 and Employee #2 with the solution. Employee #1 received second and third degree burns to the underarms, trunk, face and legs. Employee #2 received second degree burns to the thigh, face and scalp. Employee #1 was employed as a Lead Shell Fabricator with 8 years experience mixing the sodium hydroxide solution. Employee #1 was training Employee #2 at the time of the accident. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, HEAT, SCALP, THIGH, FACE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126140607 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 126140607 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |