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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1279610.015 - Surface Modification Systems Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Surface Modification Systems Inc
Unknown
North Tustin, CA 92705
Mailing Address:
12917 Park St, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332812/ Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/04/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/01/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1283944 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $5,185 | $0 | $15,985 |
| Current Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $5,050 | $0 | $15,850 |
| 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) | 04/04/2018 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 04/23/2018 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(A) | 04/04/2018 | $50 | $185 | $0 | 04/23/2018 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 5144(C)(1) | 04/04/2018 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $0 | 04/23/2018 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 p.m. on October 4, 2017, Employee #1 was plasma spraying a coating inside of a 10 foot long by 7.5 inch pipe. The employee was not wearing respiratory protection and inhaled nickel-chromium fumes. Employee #1 developed acute respiratory failure and was hospitalized until November 9, 2017, when he died from a fatal cardiac event.
Keywords: Cardiac Arrest, Chemical, Inhalation, PPE, Respirator, Respiratory, Vapor
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1279610.015 | 56 | M | Fatality | Management related occupations, n.e.c. |