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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: 1424604.015 - Belching Beaver Brewery Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Belching Beaver Brewery Inc.
1334 Rocky Point Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
Mailing Address:
1334 Rocky Point Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 312120/Breweries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/22/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1483626 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $36,000 | $0 | $0 | $6,400 | $0 | $42,400 |
| Current Penalty | $24,750 | $0 | $0 | $4,050 | $0 | $28,800 |
| 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) | 01/22/2020 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/19/2020 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(B)(1) | 01/22/2020 | 02/26/2020 | $300 | $375 | $0 | 02/19/2020 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203(A)(7) | 01/22/2020 | 02/26/2020 | $225 | $280 | $0 | 02/19/2020 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3664(A) | 01/22/2020 | 02/26/2020 | $150 | $185 | $0 | 02/19/2020 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5162(E) | 01/22/2020 | 02/26/2020 | $150 | $280 | $0 | 02/19/2020 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 5194(E)(1) | 01/22/2020 | 02/26/2020 | $225 | $280 | $0 | 02/19/2020 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 02001 | Serious | 3302(A) | 01/22/2020 | 02/03/2020 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 02/19/2020 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 03001 | Serious | 3383(A) | 01/22/2020 | 02/03/2020 | $6,750 | $18,000 | $0 | 02/19/2020 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:45 a.m. on July 22, 2019, an employee was conducting a routine hot rinse of a fermentation tank. After completing the rinse, the employee disassembled the cleaning equipment which still contained hot water in the vertical piping/racking arm (total length 48 to 50 inches and bent at a slight angle) adjacent to the tank. The employee forgot to close the valve and when he removed the tri-clamp fitting from the racking arm hot water sprayed into his left boot. The employee had tucked his pants into his boots and was not wearing body protection such as an apron and impermeable bib-type coveralls. The employee rinsed his left leg with cold water and was transported to the hospital, where he was treated second for degree burns to his leg and released. The employee returned for a follow up appointment on July 25, 2019, and was advised to go to a local hospital with a burn treatment unit, where he was admitted for additional treatment.
Keywords: Brewery, Burn, Clamp, Cleaning, Complication, Hot Water, Injury Illness Prevention Program, Leg, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, PPE, PPE Hazard Assessment, Protective Clothing, Sprayed, Storage Tank, Struck By, Tank, Tank Cleaning, Water, Water Pipe
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1424604.015 | 49 | M | Hospitalized injury | Helpers, extractive occupations |