Inspection Detail

Inspection: 307028084 - Frazee Paint & Wallcovering

Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office

Investigation Summary

At approximately 10:20 a.m. on May 4, 2004, Employee #1, a canner, was flushing a pump system with mineral spirits, following the canning process of oil based paint product. During the flushing process, an electrical static charge created a spark that ignited the flammable vapors of the mineral spirits. Employee #1 sustained second degree burns on his right hand. He was transported to UCSD Burn Center, where he was treated for his injury. Because of some complications from a high blood pressure condition, he was kept for observation. There were also hygiene concerns from the burn injury. Employee #1 struggled with an infection and was hospitalized to undergo skin grafts in the crevices between the knuckles on his right hand.

Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, PAINT SOLVENT, SPARK, CHEMICAL VAPOR, HAND