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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1525551.015 - Covanta Long Beach Renewable Engergy Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Covanta Long Beach Renewable Engergy Corporation
118 Pier S Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802
Mailing Address:
118 Pier S Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 562111/Solid Waste Collection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/01/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/28/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1753799 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $36,000 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $36,750 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $18,375 |
| 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 | 3383(B) | 10/01/2021 | $375 | $750 | $0 | 11/04/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3328(G) | 10/01/2021 | 10/20/2021 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 11/04/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3203(A)(4) | 10/01/2021 | 10/20/2021 | $0 | $18,000 | $0 | 11/04/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 7:30 p.m. on April 2, 2021, Employee #1, a full-time auxiliary operator at Covanta, was draining water from the #2 ash extractor when scalding water came into contact with his back and the back of his legs. Earlier in the shift, after a safety gate meeting, Employee #1 checked the ash extractor rams and received a control room call about a high water level in ash extractor #2. Upon inspection, he identified a large amount of unburnt trash and attempted to drain water using the ash extractor's drain plugs, which were clogged. As hot water exited the extractor, it struck Employee #1's lower back and legs, causing second-degree burns to 36% of his buttocks, back, and bilateral posterior legs. Employee #1 left the plant, removed his uniform, showered, and contacted the plant operator for a Tyvek suit. He then called the company's clinic, ONE CARE, which directed him to seek emergency medical treatment. Employee #1 drove himself to Long Beach Memorial, where he was diagnosed with second-degree burns and transferred to Torrance Memorial Burn Center. He underwent skin graft procedures and was hospitalized for approximately 21 days.
Keywords: Ash, Burn, Buttocks, Operator, Overexposure, Skin
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1525551.015 | 42 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |