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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1561426.015 - Carlsbad Air Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Carlsbad Air Service, Inc.
8622 Gibbs Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
Mailing Address:
8622 Gibbs Drive, San Diego, CA 92123
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 488190/Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/23/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/06/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1773999 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $15,525 | $0 | $0 | $5,780 | $0 | $21,305 |
| Current Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,150 | $0 | $14,650 |
| 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 | 342(A) | 11/24/2021 | $1,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/31/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(A) | 11/24/2021 | 12/30/2021 | $75 | $260 | $0 | 01/31/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5194(E)(1) | 11/24/2021 | 12/30/2021 | $75 | $260 | $0 | 01/31/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 5194(G)(8) | 11/24/2021 | 12/30/2021 | $0 | $260 | $0 | 01/31/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 5162(A) | 11/24/2021 | 12/10/2021 | $2,700 | $4,725 | $0 | 01/31/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 6. | 03001 | Serious | 5194(H)(1) | 11/24/2021 | 12/10/2021 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $0 | 01/31/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 1:37 p.m. on May 25, 2021, an employee was working as an airplane mechanic at a hangar at Montgomery Field Municipal Airport. He was using a compressed oxygen cylinder connected to a Hydraulics International Inc. air-driven booster pump to refill an oxygen tank on a small aircraft. The employer had borrowed the booster pump from an acquaintance, as the shop's usual pump was out of service. This replacement pump was of a different model and rated for up to 25,000 psi. After adjusting the oxygen flow, the employee heard an unusual sound from the pump or pressure gauge and approached to investigate. A flash fire ignited near the gauge area, destroying the gauge and connectors. The fire burned the employee's hands, face, and abdomen. The employee was hospitalized for treatment. Investigators noted the presence of oils and other flammable substances in the area at the time of the incident.
Keywords: Aircraft, Burn, Fire, Flammable Liquid, Flammable Vapors, Flash, Oxygen, Tank
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1561426.015 | 62 | M | Hospitalized injury | Aircraft mechanics, excluding engine |