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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1522888.015 - Orange County Water District
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Orange County Water District
18700 Ward Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92728
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 8300, Fountain Valley, CA 92728
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 221310/Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/06/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/19/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1760040 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,075 | $0 | $6,075 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 43000029 A | 05/07/2021 | 06/11/2021 | $0 | $450 | $0 | 05/30/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(A)(4) | 05/07/2021 | 06/11/2021 | $0 | $1,350 | $0 | 05/30/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203(A)(7) | 05/07/2021 | 06/11/2021 | $0 | $1,350 | $0 | 05/30/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3395(I) | 05/07/2021 | $185 | $225 | $0 | 05/30/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5144(C) | 05/07/2021 | 06/11/2021 | $0 | $1,350 | $0 | 05/30/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 5144(D)(1)(A) | 05/07/2021 | 06/11/2021 | $0 | $1,350 | $0 | 05/30/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 1:15 p.m. on November 9, 2020, an employee walked towards the transfer pump to check on the process, when the discharge line blew and sprayed sulfuric acid upward and splashed the employee on his left face, chest and leg. The employee sustained chemical burns on the face. The employee was admitted to the local hospital and was released same day. The employee was referred to a skin surgeon for further evaluation.
Keywords: Burn, Chemical, Chemical Burn, Chemical Exposure, Chest, Face, Leg, Pump, Splashed, Sprayed, Sulfuric Acid
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1522888.015 | 45 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |