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Inspection: 300791449 - American Bathtub Refinisher
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
American Bathtub Refinisher
11142 Polaris Dr
San Diego, CA 92126
Mailing Address:
3085 54th St, San Diego, CA 92105
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/03/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/31/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362071334 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 10 | 14 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 11 | 14 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $39,375 | $0 | $0 | $3,750 | $0 | $43,125 |
| Current Penalty | $16,310 | $0 | $0 | $1,625 | $0 | $17,935 |
| 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 M02 A | 03/07/2003 | 06/09/2003 | $225 | $300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1509 A | 03/07/2003 | 06/09/2003 | $0 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 1512 C01 | 03/07/2003 | 06/09/2003 | $110 | $150 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 1935 A | 03/07/2003 | 06/09/2003 | $0 | $150 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3234 B01 | 03/07/2003 | 06/09/2003 | $110 | $150 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 5144 D01 A | 03/07/2003 | 06/09/2003 | $450 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 5144 D01 C | 03/07/2003 | 06/09/2003 | $0 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 5144 E01 | 03/07/2003 | 06/09/2003 | $0 | $225 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Other | 5194 F04 | 03/07/2003 | 06/09/2003 | $280 | $375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01010 | Other | 5194 G01 | 03/07/2003 | 06/09/2003 | $0 | $150 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 02001 | Serious | 1534 B | 03/07/2003 | 05/16/2003 | $12,600 | $12,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 03001 | Serious | 1935 C | 03/07/2003 | 05/16/2003 | $3,035 | $9,450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 04001 | Other | 5162 B | 03/07/2003 | 05/16/2003 | $450 | $7,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 14. | 05001 | Serious | 3328 A | 03/07/2003 | 05/16/2003 | $675 | $9,450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 15, 2002, Employee #1, of American Bathtub Refinishers, was recoating a fiberglass shower enclosure at a private residence in San Diego, CA. He was using a Chiron electronic high volume, low pressure sprayer model Number SG90 to apply a mixture of 2-part epoxy paint, methyl ethyl ketone, and xylene when the liquid exploded into flames. The explosion and fire melted the pump and scorched the walls, floor, and ceiling of the bathroom. Employee #1 sustained second and third-degree burns on his back and arms before he jumped into the swimming pool. The homeowner witnessed flames shooting out the 1 ft by 5 ft bathroom window, and vegetation that was approximately 12 ft away was scorched by the fire. The flashpoint of the liquid mixture was determined to be approximately 28.4 degrees F (-2 degrees C).
Keywords: BURN, MEK, VAPOR, VENTILATION, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, XYLENE, FIRE, BACK, EXPLOSION, PUMP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300791449 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Painters, construction and maintenance |