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Inspection: 310821103 - Scaled Composite Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Ca Fresno
Site Address:
Scaled Composite Llc
Mojave Airport
Mojave, CA 93501
Mailing Address:
1624 Flight Line, Mojave, CA 93501
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3721
NAICS: 541710/ Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/26/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/28/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362059255 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $24,750 | $0 | $0 | $1,120 | $0 | $25,870 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $18,560 |
| 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 | 3203 A04 | 01/17/2008 | 01/23/2008 | $280 | $280 | $0 | 02/07/2008 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A07 F | 01/17/2008 | 01/23/2008 | $280 | $280 | $0 | 02/07/2008 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5155 E01 | 01/17/2008 | 01/23/2008 | $0 | $560 | $0 | 02/07/2008 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3203 A06 | 01/17/2008 | 01/23/2008 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 02/07/2008 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 5194 H02 E | 01/17/2008 | 01/23/2008 | $0 | $6,750 | $0 | 02/07/2008 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:30 p.m. on July 26, 2007, six employees of an aerospace development company were working at a testing facility. Including contract workers, a total of 17 employees were at the site. The company was conducting a "Cold Flow" test of nitrous oxide, a component to be used in the propulsion system of a spacecraft under development. Approximately three seconds into the test an explosion occurred. Two employees were fatally injured at the scene, and another employee died later while being treated. Three employees were hospitalized with critical injuries.
Keywords:burn, heat, explosion
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310821103 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Aerospace engineers | ||
| 2 | 310821103 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Aerospace engineers | ||
| 3 | 310821103 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Aerospace engineers | ||
| 4 | 310821103 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Aerospace engineers | ||
| 5 | 310821103 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Aerospace engineers | ||
| 6 | 310821103 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Aerospace engineers |