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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1462375.015 - Dk Amans Valve
Inspection Information - Office: Process Safety Management Unit - South
Site Address:
Dk Amans Valve
2407 E. Artesia Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90805
Mailing Address:
2407 E Artesia Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90805
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332911/Industrial Valve Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/28/2020
Emphasis: S:Refinery
Case Closed: 04/29/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1543127 | ||
| Inspection | 1462380 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on February 6, 2019, an employee who was a valve technician was repacking valves in acid service for sulfuric acid. The acid was then sprayed from the valve after the valve was removed. The acid contacted skin at the left neck and ran down their back. The valve technician was injured with chemical burns on their neck, upper back, forehead, leg, chest, arm, and face. The employee was not hospitalized.
Keywords: Back, Chemical Burn, Chest, Forehead, Neck, Open Valve, Splashed, Sulfuric Acid
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1462375.015 | 61 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Installers And Repairers |