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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126197656 - Cole-Chem Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Cole-Chem Corp
7401 World Way West
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Mailing Address:
7401 World Way West, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4581
NAICS: 488190/Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/29/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/02/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101162337 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 6 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,060 | $0 | $0 | $2,350 | $0 | $7,410 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,345 | $0 | $1,345 |
| 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 | 5144 E01 | 12/14/2005 | 12/24/2005 | $675 | $675 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5144 F02 | 12/14/2005 | 12/24/2005 | $335 | $335 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5144 K03 | 12/14/2005 | 12/24/2005 | $0 | $335 | $0 | 05/26/2006 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 5157 G02 A | 12/14/2005 | 12/24/2005 | $0 | $335 | $0 | 05/26/2006 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5194 E01 | 12/14/2005 | 12/24/2005 | $335 | $335 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 5194 H01 | 12/14/2005 | 12/24/2005 | $0 | $335 | $0 | 05/26/2006 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 02001 | Other | 5157 C06 | 12/14/2005 | 12/24/2005 | $0 | $5,060 | $0 | 05/26/2006 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On June 21, 2005, Employee #1 was in a 21-inch high by 60-inch wide crawlspace located under the center wing of an aircraft. He was lying on his back, cleaning the interior surface of the crawlspace using a chemical degreaser when he experienced symptoms of nausea and confusion. He was wearing a tight-fitting chemical cartridge respirator and a coworker was standing by to provide fresh air through forced ventilation. He was transported by emergency services to Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital where he was treated for chemical exposure and released without being hospitalized. Further investigation revealed that the degreaser he was using was an aerosolized product comprised of Trichloroethylene and Carbon Dioxide.
Keywords: AIRCRAFT, ASPHYXIATED, CONFINED SPACE, CLEANING, CLEANING FLUID, CHEMICAL VAPOR, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126197656 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Janitors and cleaners |