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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126162239 - Design Pacific Industries
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Design Pacific Industries
1234 E 58th St
Los Angeles, CA 90011
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2511
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/24/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362535221 | ||
| Accident | 362544710 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $10,500 |
| Current Penalty | $90 | $0 | $0 | $10 | $0 | $100 |
| 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 | 461 A | 05/21/1999 | 06/03/1999 | $10 | $500 | $0 | 07/01/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 465 D | 05/21/1999 | 06/03/1999 | $45 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/01/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 466 A | 05/21/1999 | 06/03/1999 | $45 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/01/1999 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:00 a.m. on November 24, 1998, Employee's #1, 2, and 3 were working in the mill area. They were either near or in the pathway of a pressure vessel which exploded. All three employees were hospitalized. Employee #1 and Employee #3 received strains and sprains and Employee #2 received fractures. The accident resulted from a weakened pressure vessel wall and over pressurization of the vessel. Evidence shows that improper welding and patching had been performed on the pressure vessel, that the pressure gauge was not operating properly, and the safety relief valve did not operate properly. Interviews showed that this pressure vessel had not been properly permitted and maintained, the pressure-indicating gauge was not functioning and unlawful welding and patching had been performed on the pressure vessel.
Keywords: FRACTURE, EXPLOSION, SPRAIN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126162239 | Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Furniture and wood finishers | ||
| 2 | 126162239 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Furniture and wood finishers | ||
| 3 | 126162239 | Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Furniture and wood finishers |