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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126200716 - Prestige Custom Cleaners Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Prestige Custom Cleaners Inc
1731 Wilshire Bl.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7212
NAICS: 812320/Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/29/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/03/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102572492 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,175 | $0 | $5,175 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $425 | $0 | $425 |
| 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 | 10/29/2008 | 11/13/2008 | $250 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/02/2008 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 B02 | 10/29/2008 | 11/13/2008 | $175 | $175 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 2:43 p.m. on July 1, 2008, Employee #1 returned from break to work at press #2. After a few minutes, Employee #1 picked up the heavy starch spray can from atop the press machine and the can exploded into his face. There were no witnesses to the accident. Employee #1 was taken to UCLA Westwood Medical Center and hospitalized for one day. As a result of the accident, he suffered facial injuries and serious injury to his right eye. At 4:15 p.m. on July 1, 2008, the incident was reported to the Division by the fire department and at 4:30 p.m. on July 14, 2008, reported by the owner of Prestige Custom Cleaners, Inc.
Keywords: EYE, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL BURN, FACE, PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126200716 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Miscellaneous precision apparel and fabric workers |