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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312436306 - Argo Chemical, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Argo Chemical, Inc.
30933 Imperial St.
Shafter, CA 93263
Mailing Address:
100 Quantico Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93307
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2869
NAICS: 325188/All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/24/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/12/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102631926 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $18,100 |
| Current Penalty | $3,600 | $0 | $0 | $7,100 | $0 | $10,700 |
| 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 | 3400 C | 05/28/2010 | 06/03/2010 | $100 | $100 | $0 | 06/24/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3638 D | 05/28/2010 | 06/14/2010 | $3,600 | $3,600 | $0 | 06/24/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 2946 A | 05/28/2010 | 06/14/2010 | $7,000 | $14,400 | $0 | 06/24/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On April 15, 2010, Employee #1 of Argo Chemical, Inc., was operating a Genie articulating telescoping boom lift (Model Number 245/25, Unit Number: 54723-11, Serial Number: Z452508A-37899). He was driving north but facing south and was videotaping while operating the lift. While moving the boom lift, the lift was approximately 22-24 feet above the ground and the nearby 12 KV electrical lines were approximately 26-30 feet above the ground. Employee #1 was electrocuted.
Keywords: BOOM TRUCK, ELECTROCUTED, CONSTRUCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312436306 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |