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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309912319 - Harbor Ornamental Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Harbor Ornamental Inc.
800 W. 220th St
Torrance, CA 90502
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3441
NAICS: 332312/Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/26/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/23/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362464620 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,350 | $0 | $5,350 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,150 | $0 | $2,150 |
| 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 | 05/26/2009 | 05/29/2009 | $1,800 | $5,000 | $0 | 06/18/2009 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5420 A02 | 05/26/2009 | 05/29/2009 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:00 a.m., on January 15, 2009, Employee #1 was using an oxy-acetylene torch to cut the top off of a 55 gallon drum. The torch ignited the atmosphere in the drum, resulting in a flash fire. Employee #1's T-shirt and apron were ignited by the flash fire, and Employee #1 endured first and second-degree burns to his torso, arms and face. Employee #1 was further injured as he attempted to remove the burning clothing from his body. A coworker came to his aid and extinguished the burning clothing. Employee #1 was hospitalized at Torrance Memorial Medical Center to treat the burns on the right side of his torso, both arms and face.
Keywords: BURN, ACETYLENE TORCH, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, DRUM, FIRE, TORSO, TORCH, ARM, FACE, CUTTING AND BURNING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309912319 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction |