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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126155035 - Sardo Bus & Coach Upholstery
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Sardo Bus & Coach Upholstery
512 W. Rosecrans Ave.
Gardena, CA 90248
Mailing Address:
8521 Whitaker St. C/O Cbu, Buena Park, CA 90621
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7532
NAICS: 811121/ Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/31/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/15/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362575003 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $1,100 | $0 | $15,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,950 | $0 | $0 | $550 | $0 | $5,500 |
| 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 C | 08/31/2006 | 09/26/2006 | $0 | $550 | $0 | 09/08/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5194 H01 | 08/31/2006 | 09/26/2006 | $550 | $550 | $0 | 09/08/2006 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 5416 C | 08/31/2006 | 09/26/2006 | $4,950 | $14,400 | $0 | 09/08/2006 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:45 a.m. on April 20, 2006, Employees #1 and #2 were removing residual glue from the interior of a bus that was being refurbished. They were using a solvent that was extremely flammable. According to the MSDS, it is NFPA coded as "4, extremely flammable," the lower flammable limit is 1.0 and the upper flammable limit is 8.0. The bus windows and doors were propped open. Solvent soaked rags and a metal spatula were being used to remove the glue. An unknown ignition source ignited the flammable vapors which engulfed the entire interior of the bus. Both employees were able to evacuate the bus, but suffered second and third degree burns on the upper portions of their bodies. One of the employees died while he was hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, BUS, VENTILATION, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, PPE, CLEANING, FIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126155035 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Upholsterers |