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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1487715.015 - Mericle Mechanical, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Process Safety Management - South Non-Refinery
Site Address:
Mericle Mechanical, Inc.
1664 Sierra Madre Circle
Placentia, CA 92870
Mailing Address:
1664 Sierra Madre Circle, Placentia, CA 92870
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/12/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/26/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1629182 | Yes | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 4 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $61,875 | $0 | $0 | $1,820 | $0 | $63,695 |
| Current Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $8,200 | $0 | $33,200 |
| 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 | 3314(C) | 11/12/2020 | 12/17/2020 | $0 | $515 | $0 | 12/03/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5144(E)(1) | 11/12/2020 | 12/17/2020 | $2,500 | $275 | $0 | 12/03/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5189(H)(3) | 11/12/2020 | 12/17/2020 | $2,500 | $515 | $0 | 12/03/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 6184(B) | 11/12/2020 | 12/17/2020 | $0 | $515 | $0 | 12/03/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 3203(A)(4) | 11/12/2020 | 11/24/2020 | $25,000 | $12,375 | $0 | 12/03/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 6. | 03001 | Other | 3203(A)(7) | 11/12/2020 | 11/24/2020 | $1,600 | $12,375 | $0 | 12/03/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 7. | 04001 | Other | 3328(H) | 11/12/2020 | 11/24/2020 | $1,600 | $12,375 | $0 | 12/03/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 8. | 05001 | Serious | 3382(D)(1) | 11/12/2020 | 11/24/2020 | $0 | $12,375 | $0 | 12/03/2020 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 9. | 06001 | Serious | 5144(A)(2) | 11/12/2020 | 11/24/2020 | $0 | $12,375 | $0 | 12/03/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 11:30 a.m. on July 22, 2020, two contractor's employees were assigned to perform coalesce filter replacement on compressor #2 (GEA GLX series screw compressor). During the process, anhydrous ammonia splashed onto their faces, eyes, and shoulders, causing burns to their eyes and shoulders. Both employees were treated for their injuries without hospitalization.
Keywords: Ammonia, Burn, Chemical Exposure, Eye, Face, Filter, Shoulder
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1487715.015 | 36 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Technicians, n.e.c. | |
| 2 | 1487715.015 | 43 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Technicians, n.e.c. |