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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312436371 - Last Chance, Inc.,Dba A Star Recycling
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Last Chance, Inc.,Dba A Star Recycling
7330 Coldwater Canyon Ave.
No. Hollywood, CA 91605
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 423930/Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/01/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Arrastim
Case Closed: 05/07/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102631819 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $5,185 | $0 | $15,985 |
| Current Penalty | $4,050 | $0 | $0 | $3,185 | $0 | $7,235 |
| 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 | 342 A | 10/01/2010 | 10/06/2010 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 11/15/2010 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 10/01/2010 | 11/03/2010 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 11/15/2010 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3306 | 10/01/2010 | 10/19/2010 | $4,050 | $10,800 | $0 | 11/15/2010 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On April 2, 2010, Employee #1, a laborer, was assigned to salvage a load of approximately 1,000 aerosol spray cans that had been brought in by a customer. Employee #1 had loaded the cans into the metal bins used at the site. Using the forklift, Employee #1 carried the bins one by one to the baler where he dumped the cans into the baler, and the cans were crushed and baled into blocks. After dumping two of the bins, he was in the process of dumping another bin into the baler when a fire ignited inside the baler. Employee #1 was on the forklift next to the baler and there was a wall on the other side. Employee #1 saw sparks inside and before he could react there were flames shooting out of the baler and onto the forklift. The forklift motor caught on fire. Employee #1 jumped off the forklift, but his arms, legs and face were burned before he could get away from the flames. The Employee #1 ran towards the office with his skin burning. The paramedics were called and he was taken to Holy Cross Medical Center. Employee #1 was examined and transferred to the Sherman Oaks Hospital Burn Center, where he was admitted and treated for second and third degree burns on his legs, arms and face. Employee #1 was hospitalized for ten days and had two surgeries for skin grafting.
Keywords: BURN, FIRE, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, BALER, SKIN, SPARK, ARM, FACE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312436371 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction |