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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310297361 - Orange County Probation Department
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Orange County Probation Department
301 The City Drive, 2nd Floor
Orange, CA 92868
Mailing Address:
600 W. Santa Ana Blvd, Ste 104, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Union Status: Union
SIC:9229
NAICS: 922190/ Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/13/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/09/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102587078 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 | 14300032 B06 | 05/13/2009 | 05/18/2009 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On the day of the accident, Employees #1 and two coworkers were preparing to replace and repair ceiling tiles at this office area. At approximately 12:00 p.m. on April 9, 2009, Employee #1 left to go to lunch, and the coworkers sprayed various chemicals which included compounds such as acetone, propane, n-butane, and xylene. When Employee #1 returned from lunch at approximately 12:30 p.m., she was overcome by the chemicals and experienced tightness in her chest and was coughing from the exposure. Employee #1 left the area for approximately 30 minutes, tried to return, and left again for another 30 minutes to 45 minutes. From approximately 1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., Employee #1 stayed at work until her supervisor returned from a meeting at approximately 3:00 p.m. At this time, Employee #1 told the supervisor that she was "overcome by the fumes" and that she was going home. On April 10, 2009, Employee #1 was admitted to the hospital due to low oxygen in the blood stream. Employee #1 was diagnosed with "Chemical Bronchitis due to chemical exposure" and was released on April 12, 2009.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, BUTANE, XYLENE, ACETONE, RESPIRATORY TRACT, PROPANE, CHEMICAL VAPOR, OVEREXPOSURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310297361 | Hospitalized injury | Other | General office clerks |