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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312429921 - Advanced Powder Coating & Sandblasting
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Advanced Powder Coating & Sandblasting
3230 Riverside Avenue, Suite 200
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3479
NAICS: 332812/ Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/16/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/28/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102542933 | ||
| Accident | 102542941 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $635 | $0 | $635 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $635 | $0 | $635 |
| 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 A07 | 04/27/2009 | 06/12/2009 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5166 B01 | 04/27/2009 | 04/30/2009 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 03, 2008 an employee was fatally injured at Advanced Powder Coating & Sandblasting in Paso Robles. Employee #1 had been working as a sandblaster for over four years. On the day of the accident, Employee #1 was opening a used drum with flammable residue with a torch. Employee #2, a supervisor, requested Employee #1 to discontinue the use of the torch. This did not take place and Employee #1 continued his cutting efforts, leading to the drum exploding and killing him. The employer was issued two general citations for lack of training and using a torch on a drum with flammable residue.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, DRUM, TORCH, EXPLOSION, INEXPERIENCE, SANDBLASTING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312429921 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |