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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300757903 - Heinz Pet Products
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Heinz Pet Products
1054 Ways St
Terminal Island, CA 90721
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:5142
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/07/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/06/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362400608 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,810 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $17,560 |
| Current Penalty | $1,875 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 5144 K01 | 02/11/2000 | 03/10/2000 | $0 | $750 | $0 | 03/27/2000 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3248 | 02/11/2000 | 03/10/2000 | $375 | $2,810 | $0 | 03/27/2000 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 3382 A | 02/11/2000 | 03/10/2000 | $750 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/27/2000 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 5144 D03 A | 02/11/2000 | 03/10/2000 | $1,875 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/27/2000 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on September 28, 1999, Employee #1 was in the process of draining refrigeration fluids from the chiller in one of two refrigeration units at the site. Employee #1's supervisor was 200 ft away in the "engineering room". The drain valve on the chiller unit was frozen in the "open" position resulting in the release of residual liquid when Employee #1 removed the 0.75-in. plug from a 0.75-in. ammonia gate valve. Employee #1 managed to radio for help and the supervisor donned an SCBA and escorted Employee #1 to a secure area and administered first aid until medical assistance arrived. Employee #1 was not wearing proper respiratory protection or eye and face protection. The accident occurred because of poor maintenance practices on anhydrous ammonia systems, the lack of proper respiratory, eye and face protection when working with high hazard materials. Employee #1 was hospitalized for several days for treatment of anhydrous ammonia inhalation and burns to the eyes.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMMONIA, PPE, CHEMICAL BURN, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300757903 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Helpers, mechanics and repairers |