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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311729685 - Lehigh Southwest Cement Company
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento Mining & Tunneling District Office
Site Address:
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company
24001 Stevens Creek Blvd
Cupertino, CA 95014
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3297
NAICS: 327125/Nonclay Refractory Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/19/2010
Emphasis: L:Tunnel
Case Closed: 03/12/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101510501 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | $0 | $19,200 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | $0 | $1,200 |
| 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 A7C | 05/19/2010 | 06/05/2010 | $750 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/03/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 466 B | 05/19/2010 | 06/21/2010 | $450 | $450 | $0 | 06/03/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 3203 A4B | 05/19/2010 | 06/21/2010 | $0 | $750 | $0 | 06/03/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On April 12, 2010, Employee #1, a process attendant to the Preheat Tower at a cement company in Cupertino, CA, was clearing an obstruction (plug-up) in the system so that the flow of material (45 micron blended limestone) could resume. Employee #1 was directed to blow down Cyclone Number 8 with valves that flush the area with air and discharge an air cannon. He was then asked to verify the effects by checking a port, a 6 in. pipe that allowed access to the material flow. After opening the port, Employee #1 was exposed to hot alkaline material. He suffered physical and chemical burns to the back of his neck and ears. He was hospitalized for more than 24 hrs at the Santa Clara Valley Burn Center, suffering from burns and scalding. Employee #1 was not wearing personal protective equipment provided on the site.
Keywords: BURN, FURNACE, PIPE PLUG, PPE, EAR, FLOWING MATERIAL, CHEMICAL BURN, NECK, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311729685 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |