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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126184522 - Curtis Sand And Gravel
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Curtis Sand And Gravel
14320 Soledad Cyn. Rd.
Canyon County, CA 91387
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3273
NAICS: 327320/Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/11/2001
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/11/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362509325 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $19,350 | $0 | $0 | $545 | $0 | $19,895 |
| Current Penalty | $2,720 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,720 |
| 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 | 3383 A | 01/25/2002 | 02/27/2002 | $0 | $275 | $0 | 05/02/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5144 D01 A | 01/25/2002 | 02/27/2002 | $0 | $135 | $0 | 05/02/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5194 H01 | 01/25/2002 | 02/27/2002 | $0 | $135 | $0 | 05/02/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3382 A | 01/25/2002 | 02/27/2002 | $2,475 | $14,400 | $0 | 05/02/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 5162 A | 01/25/2002 | 02/27/2002 | $245 | $2,475 | $0 | 05/02/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 04001 | Other | 5162 B | 01/25/2002 | 02/27/2002 | $0 | $2,475 | $0 | 05/02/2002 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:45 p.m. on October 3, 2001, Employee #1 was working for a sand and gravel a company that provides ready mixed concrete, rock, sand, and gravel. Employee #1, a ready mix truck driver, was acid washing the truck with a brush and bucket when the wind changed direction. Tthe corrosive muriatic acid vapors were blown into his eyes, face, and neck. Employee #1 could not breathe from the vapors in his lungs. Employee #1 turned and ran to the water hose but tripped and fell landing on the bucket and ground. Employee #1 was also exposed to the muriatic acid puddles on the ground from the bucket spill. Employee #1 then got up and found water hose to wash his eyes and body. Employee #1 was hospitalized where he was diagnosed with acute tracheobronchitis and laryngitis secondary to chemical exposure with muriatic acid and dermatitis involving the face secondary to the splashing of the muriatic acid.
Keywords: LUNG, SAND, VAPOR, ROCK, DERMATITIS, TRUCK, CONCRETE, CHEMICAL, TRUCK DRIVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126184522 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Truck drivers, heavy |