Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307455667 - Econo-Crete
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Econo-Crete
76622 New York Ave
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Mailing Address:
76560 California Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1741
NAICS: 238140/Masonry Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/07/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/24/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102439908 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 6 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 6 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $5,785 | $0 | $16,585 |
| Current Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $10,900 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 342 A | 06/07/2005 | 06/21/2005 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1509 A | 06/07/2005 | 06/21/2005 | $50 | $85 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5194 E01 | 06/07/2005 | 06/21/2005 | $50 | $175 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3382 A | 06/07/2005 | 06/21/2005 | $0 | $175 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3384 A | 06/07/2005 | 06/21/2005 | $0 | $175 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 5162 A | 06/07/2005 | 06/21/2005 | $0 | $175 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 7. | 02001 | Serious | 5603 | 06/07/2005 | 06/14/2005 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:50 p.m. on January 14, 2005, Employee #1 and a coworker were applying a solvent sealer, 225-acrylic stone sealer, which is a flammable liquid. They were applying it on a concrete floor inside a residential home using a roller with a long handle. Employee #1 was applying the sealer in the hallway next to the kitchen when a sudden a flash explosion occurred on the floor. The pilot flame of a water heater was on and ignited the flammable vapors. Employee #1 received flash burns on his hands and face and was hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, VAPOR, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, EXPLOSION, SMOKE, FACE, WATER HEATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307455667 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Painters, construction and maintenance |
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