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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1351910.015 - Morton Grinding, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Morton Grinding, Inc.
201 East Avenue K-15
Lancaster, CA 93535
Mailing Address:
201 East Avenue K-15, Lancaster, CA 93535
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332722/ Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/09/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1367887 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $40,500 | $0 | $0 | $420 | $0 | $40,920 |
| Current Penalty | $8,100 | $0 | $0 | $112 | $0 | $8,212 |
| 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 | 3203(A) | 01/09/2019 | 02/13/2019 | $112 | $420 | $0 | 03/26/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 5191(E)(3) | 01/09/2019 | 01/29/2019 | $4,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 03/26/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 5191(F) | 01/09/2019 | 01/29/2019 | $3,600 | $18,000 | $0 | 03/26/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 6:45 a.m. on July 10, 2018, an employee was preparing a "thread roll acid" sample inside a laboratory hood. The employee added water, nitric acid and hydrofluoric acid into a plastic bottle. He placed a lid on the bottle and mixed the solution by agitating the bottle. The solution turned red, gave off fumes and the bottle exploded. Acid sprayed inside the hood and through the sash, which was positioned down to the employee's chest-level (a 18 inch sash opening). The employee received chemical burns on his chest and left hand/wrist, requiring him to be hospitalized.
Keywords: Abdomen, Arm, Burn, Chemical, Chemical Burn, Chemical Exposure, Chemical Reaction, Chemical Vapor, Chest, Explosion, Hand, Hydrofluoric Acid, Nitric Acid, Testing Lab, Toxic Fumes, Ventilation, Water, Wrist
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1351910.015 | 46 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |