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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126185594 - Ambitech Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Ambitech Inc.
8944 Fullbright Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3672
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/17/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/29/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362517112 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $36,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | $37,125 |
| Current Penalty | $5,565 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | $6,690 |
| 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 | 342 A | 07/17/2002 | 07/17/2002 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 08/12/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 14305 C | 07/17/2002 | 07/29/2002 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5417 A | 07/17/2002 | 07/29/2002 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 5417 E | 07/17/2002 | 07/29/2002 | $5,060 | $18,000 | $0 | 08/12/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 3328 A | 07/17/2002 | 07/29/2002 | $505 | $18,000 | $0 | 08/12/2002 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 5, 2002, Employee #1, with Ambitech Inc., in Chatsworth, CA, was in a laboratory leaning on a counter top next to an uncovered ultrasonic cleaner that contained isopropyl alcohol. While talking to a coworker, he was "flicking" the flint wheel of a lighter. Sparks from the lighter ignited the alcohol vapor, causing Employee #1 to move his hand, tip the cleaner over, and spill its contents. He was hospitalized with burns. The Manufacturer's warning on the cleaner's container states "Do Not Use Flammable Liquids".
Keywords: BURN, VAPOR, ALCOHOL, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, LAB WORKER, CLEANING FLUID, SPILL, WARNING SIGN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126185594 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |