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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1413487.015 - Aerotec Alloys Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Aerotec Alloys Inc
10632 Alondra Blvd
Norwalk, CA 90650
Mailing Address:
10632 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 423510/Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/06/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/16/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1472521 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,200 | $0 | $0 | $5,525 | $0 | $21,725 |
| Current Penalty | $16,200 | $0 | $0 | $2,885 | $0 | $19,085 |
| 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) | 08/06/2019 | $2,750 | $5,000 | $0 | 08/15/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(A) | 08/06/2019 | $135 | $525 | $0 | 08/15/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3385(A) | 08/06/2019 | $16,200 | $16,200 | $0 | 08/15/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 02:00 p.m. on June 24, 2019, a warehouse employee in the foundry department, the foundry assistant, was assigned to retrieve heated molds from an oven and then placed the molds onto the work bench. The Foundry department Lead and another coworker began pouring hot molten metal into the mold. The Foundry Lead noticed that the mold had cracked and placed "putty" to seal it off, which is as common practice. At approximately 02:03 p.m. the employee prematurely attempted to move the mold when it suddenly broke. As a result, hot molten metal flowed out and came into contact with the employee's shoes and subsequently their foot because foot protection was not provided and/or required. The employee sustained scalding burns to his feet and ankles from the molten metal and was taken to Southern California Immediate Medical Center and then transferred to LAC + USC Medical Center for treatment of the burning injuries. On July 02, 2019, the incident was reported to DOSH and arrived on site on July 08, 2019, to conduct the investigation.
Keywords: Abrasive Burn, Ankle, Broke, Broken, Casting, Foot, Foundry, Heat, Metal, Mold, Molten Metal, Scald, Toe, Warehouse
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1413487.015 | 26 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |