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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300829553 - Pharmavite
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Pharmavite
1150 Aviation Place
San Fernanado, CA 91342
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 9606, Mission Hills, CA 91346
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2834
NAICS: 325412/Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/01/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/14/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361394901 | ||
| Accident | 361395825 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $44,500 | $0 | $0 | $370 | $0 | $44,870 |
| Current Penalty | $19,685 | $0 | $0 | $370 | $0 | $20,055 |
| 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 | 25000010 A | 10/31/2005 | 11/18/2005 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 11/15/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5143 A05 | 11/02/2005 | 12/07/2005 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 11/15/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 5174 A | 11/01/2005 | 12/06/2005 | $18,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 11/15/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 5174 C | 11/01/2005 | 12/06/2005 | $675 | $6,750 | $0 | 11/15/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 04001 | Serious | 5174 D | 11/01/2005 | 12/06/2005 | $675 | $9,375 | $0 | 11/15/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 05001 | Serious | 23950051 A | 11/01/2005 | 12/06/2005 | $335 | $3,375 | $0 | 11/15/2005 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 3, 2005, Employees #1 and #2 were pouring ingredients into a large blender at Pharmavite; a manufacturer of vitamins in gelatin, tablet and caplet forms. The blender tumbled to make a homogenous mixture of the ingredients. When ingredients were to be added, the mixer would be stopped with the opening at the top. Employees would then attach an electric circular shaker box that vibrated to break up the powder as it went down into the blender. The shaker box had a local exhaust system that was made of plastic material throughout. A plastic coated conductor within the plastic pipe served to maintain the integrity of the pipe. There was no means of bonding or grounding. Employees #1 and #2 were injured when they each poured an ingredient into the blender at the same time, a dust deflagration (flash fire) occurred and flames came out of the blender. The employees were hospitalized at Sherman Oaks Burn Center for burns on their hands and backs. The exact source of the ignition could not be determined.
Keywords: BURN, STATIC ELECTRICITY, DUST, FIRE, MIXER, BACK, EXPLOSION, BONDING, GROUNDING ELECTRODE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300829553 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |