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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305474470 - Ancon Marine Services
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Ancon Marine Services
1801 E Sepulveda
Carson, CA 90745
Mailing Address:
2250 E Dominguez St, Carson, CA 90810
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7363
NAICS: 561320/Temporary Help Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/30/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362405870 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $675 | $0 | $23,175 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | 3380 C | 04/01/2004 | 01/29/2008 | $0 | $675 | $0 | 05/03/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3203 A07 | 04/01/2004 | 01/29/2008 | $2,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 05/03/2004 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 p.m. on October 17, 2003, Employee #1 and a coworker were performing flex lancing of an 8 inch diameter transfer line at the Coker 1 in the Coker Unit in a large oil refinery. Employee #1 and the coworker were positioned on a platform in the pipe rack at a height of approximately 15 to 20 feet. The coworker decided to push the flex lance into the pipe while Employee #1 operated the dump valve (safety pressure release valve). The coworker was facing the opened flange in the pipeline and Employee #1 was standing behind the coworker. As the coworker drew the flex lance out of the opening, the pressured cutting head whipped out of the pipe slashing Employee #1 on the right leg. As Employee #1 was being slashed his foot came off the dump valve foot pedal, releasing the pressure to a safe level. Model, manufacturer and serial numbers were not made available by the secondary employer. Employee #1 suffered deep lacerations to his right leg hamstring and calf resulting in muscle damage. Employee #1 was hospitalized over 24 hours and underwent surgery to repair the muscle damage. Employee #1 was a contract worker under the control of a secondary employer.
Keywords: PIPE WRENCH, LACERATION, HIGH PRESSURE, PIPELINE, PIPE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305474470 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Laborers, except construction |