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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309300978 - Ceradyne Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Ceradyne Inc
17466 Daimler St
Irvine, CA 92614
Mailing Address:
3169 Red Hill Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3299
NAICS: 327999/All Other Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/21/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/28/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102527348 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,300 | $0 | $5,300 |
| 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 | 342 A | 07/31/2008 | 08/05/2008 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 08/18/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3328 A | 07/31/2008 | 08/05/2008 | $0 | $300 | $0 | 08/18/2008 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 2:00 p.m. on January 28, 2008, Employee #1 was exchanging a forklift propane cylinder. After placing the propane tank on the forklift and securing it in position, he connected the forklift fuel hose to the service valve. When he opened the valve, propane began leaking immediately. Employee #1 attempted unsuccessfully to turn off the service valve. He sustained hypothermia injuries to his right hand and left thumb. Employee #1 was hospitalized for treatment. The investigation revealed that threads on the service valve's stem were stripped, preventing the valve from closing.
Keywords: LEAK, THUMB, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FROSTBITE, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, VALVE, PROPANE, TANK, HAND, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309300978 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Laborers, except construction |