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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310489216 - Valley Power Systems Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Valley Power Systems Inc
1200 N State St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Mailing Address:
425 S Hacienda Bl, Industry, CA 91745
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5084
NAICS: 423830/Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/23/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/24/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102471190 |
Investigation Summary
On September 27, 2007, Employee #1 was called out to a site to troubleshoot excessive smoking and unusual vibrations coming from an engine. The mechanic had instructed the facilities manager of the hospital to run the engine at 900 RPM, normal operating speed. At one point, the engine was shut down, and when the motor reached about 200 RPM during the deceleration process, an explosion came from the crankcase, igniting oil vapors and blowing out several crankcase inspection covers. Employee #1 did not lose consciousness from the explosion and was taken to the emergency room at Los Angeles, County USC Medical Center.
Keywords: BURN, DIESEL TRUCK, ENGINE, EXPLOSION, SMOKE, SMOKING, OVERHEATED, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310489216 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Specified mechanics and repairers |