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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300829728 - Certis Usa
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Certis Usa
720 5th St.
Wasco, CA 93280
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2879
NAICS: 325320/Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/25/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/01/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362526501 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,550 | $0 | $5,550 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,550 | $0 | $5,550 |
| 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 | 10/27/2005 | 11/01/2005 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A07 C | 10/27/2005 | 11/29/2005 | $550 | $550 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 3, 2005, an employee was instructed by his supervisor to unplug the tamol tank which contained hot water at 90 degree Fahrenheit. The employee was suppose to drain the hot water with a pump first and then unplug the valve. The employee went underneath the tank and placed compress air in the valve to unplug it. He indicated that he accidently opened the airline with his tools and the compress air forced the hot water out of tank. The hot water splashed on the employee's back, right arm and shoulder, left wrist, back of neck, and right ear. The employee went to the locker room, where his supervisor provided first aid and then took him to Willard B. Christiansen M.D. Inc. The employee was then taken to Sherman Oak Burn Center Hospital. He was diagnosed with first, second, and third degree burns on his arm, face, back. He was in the hospital for more than 24 hrs.
Keywords: BURN, COMPRESSED AIR, EAR, BACK, ARM, FACE, HOT WATER, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300829728 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Miscellaneous plant and system operators |