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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310193198 - Sun Pacific
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Sun Pacific
1 1/4 M. W Of Old River Rd. Pump Station 7p3
Maricopa, CA 93311
Mailing Address:
33374 Lerdo Hwy., Bakersfield, CA 93308
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0174
NAICS: 111310/Orange Groves
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/14/2006
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 03/11/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101114601 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,470 | $0 | $0 | $1,060 | $0 | $12,530 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 | $0 | $2,250 |
| 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 | 5194 H01 | 12/15/2006 | 01/02/2007 | $750 | $1,060 | $0 | 01/23/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 5162 A | 12/15/2006 | 01/02/2007 | $750 | $5,735 | $0 | 01/23/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 5162 B | 12/15/2006 | 01/02/2007 | $750 | $5,735 | $0 | 01/23/2007 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on June 23, 2006, a truck driver, was unloading sulfuric acid. Instead of securing the 2-in. hose by using cam locks, he asked Employee #1 to hold it in place. One end of the hose was connected to the trailer and the other end was over the top manhole hatch of the 1,400 gallon flat-bottom sulfuric acid tank, located inside a secondary containment tank. After he finished unloading the acid, the truck driver opened the air valve to blow some air through the hose to clear it of any residual acid. The hose started vibrating and Employee #1 let it go. Employee #1 turned away and tried to leave the area, when the hose came off and sprayed him with acid. Employee #1 was admitted to Sherman Oaks Burn Center for treatment of third degree burns on his back, arms, chest, left thigh, face, and elbows.
Keywords: BURN, CHEST, TANK TRUCK, COMPRESSED AIR, HOSE, BACK, CORROSIVE, SKIN, STRUCK BY, SULFURIC ACID
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310193198 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Farm workers |