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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1476505.015 - Bodycote
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Bodycote
2900 S Sunol Dr
Vernon, CA 90058
Mailing Address:
2900 S Sunol Dr, Vernon, CA 90058
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332811/Metal Heat Treating
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/07/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/06/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1581279 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $50,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | $51,125 |
| Current Penalty | $23,400 | $0 | $0 | $335 | $0 | $23,735 |
| 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 | 5162(A) | 04/08/2021 | 05/13/2021 | $335 | $1,125 | $0 | 04/27/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3203(A)(4) | 04/08/2021 | 05/13/2021 | $18,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 04/27/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3383(B) | 04/08/2021 | 05/13/2021 | $5,400 | $25,000 | $0 | 04/27/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 5:00 a.m. on April 27, 2020, an employee was working with a coworker, lubricating a chain on a Linberg RM03 Furnace, Model Number RO-72288. The employee was on top of the furnace to lubricate the chain, while the coworker was at the bottom using the controls to adjust the chain's movement. The employee was wearing a heat resistant uniform, dust mask, steel toe shoes and safety glasses. When the employee sprayed the chemical lubricant, he was overcome by fumes, causing him to fall unconscious onto the furnace. The employee received second degree burns to 5% of the thighs, groin and abdomen. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Abdomen, Burn, Fall, Furnace, Groin, Lubricating, Maintenance, Overcome by vapors, Repair, Sprayed, Thigh, Unconsciousness
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1476505.015 | 48 | M | Hospitalized injury | Furnace, kiln and oven operators |