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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307333609 - Star-Tam, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
Star-Tam, Inc
14497 Wicks Blvd.
San Leandro, CA 94577
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7539
NAICS: 811198/All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/10/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/26/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361626203 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| 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 | 3215 C | 05/12/2004 | 05/30/2004 | $110 | $110 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5162 E | 05/12/2004 | 05/30/2004 | $75 | $75 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:30 p.m. on April 26, 2004, Employee #1 was transferring molten petroleum resin from a heating pot to a ceramic coated metal coffee pot. The thermostat on the heating pot was not functioning and was only capable of heating its contents to 600 degrees Fahrenheit. The flash point for petroleum resin is 550 degrees Fahrenheit and auto-ignition may occur if the material is heated beyond 600 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee #1 was transferring the molten material into a coffee pot when the material exploded and burst into flame. The flaming material landed on his right hand and wrist. He was wearing long pants and one shirt with two under shirts. Gloves and safety glasses were available; however, he was not wearing them. He extinguished the flames on his hands and legs while still standing and yelled to two coworkers to call for help. He then took a thirty minute shower. He sustained secondary burns to his right hand and wrist, and superficial burns on his inner thigh of his right leg. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, GLOVE, FIRE, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL, LEG, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307333609 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Electrical and electronic technicians |