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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1517143.015 - Younger Mfg Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Younger Mfg Co.
2925 California St
Torrance, CA 90503
Mailing Address:
2925 California St, Torrance, CA 90503
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 333314/Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/27/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/13/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1740454 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 | $0 | $2,250 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 | $0 | $2,250 |
| 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 | 1518(D)(1) | 08/27/2021 | $1,125 | $1,125 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1518(D)(2) | 08/27/2021 | $1,125 | $1,125 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 11:50 a.m. on March 1, 2021, Employee #1, an employee of Younger Mfg. Co., DBA Younger Optics, was working on a JLG scissor lift in the IOTP Department to install a differential air pressure switch on a metal beam near the ceiling. While drilling into the beam with a DeWalt cordless drill, an arc flash occurred because the beam was a bus bar carrying 420V 3-phase electricity. The arc flash ignited Employee #1's clothing and PPE. Employee #1 attempted to extinguish the fire by removing his clothing while on the lift. Coworkers tried to assist but were unable to use a fire extinguisher or lower the lift using external controls due to an activated emergency stop. Employee #1 ultimately lowered the lift and was assisted to the ground. He sustained second- and third-degree burns on 25% of his body and was hospitalized for 44 days at Torrance Memorial Medical Center. The incident caused a power outage across the facility and resulted in serious injuries due to contact with the bus bar and lack of effective safety measures.
Keywords: Burn, Drill, Drilling, Electric Arc Flash, Ground, Installing, Lift, Rebar
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1517143.015 | 58 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electrical and electronic technicians |