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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312676638 - Decco Casting Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Decco Casting Inc
1596 Pioneer Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3365
NAICS: 331524/Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/15/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/15/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101073906 |
Investigation Summary
On May 18, 2007 an employee working at Decco Casting Inc. was ladling molten aluminum from a heated vat to a mold, and a small amount of aluminum spilled causing a second-degree burn to the employee's right ankle. The employee was administered first aid treatment, including salve and a bandage, at a nearby industrial medical clinic and released with instructions to return to work the next day. The employee sought additional treatment on May 23, 2007 after his wound became infected and he was later hospitalized at UCSD in excess of 24 hours for an infection and he received a skin graft. Decco Casting Inc. is a foundry that casts and molds aluminum for various industries.
Keywords: BURN, LADLE, MOLTEN METAL, ANKLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312676638 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Hand molding, casting, and forming occupations |