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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313166704 - Dbw Metals Recycling
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Dbw Metals Recycling
3250 E Frontera St
Anaheim, CA 92806
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4212
NAICS: 562111/Solid Waste Collection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/08/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/31/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102591120 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $16,200 | $0 | $0 | $6,600 | $0 | $22,800 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,800 | $0 | $3,800 |
| 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 | 11/10/2010 | 11/15/2010 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/08/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 11/10/2010 | 12/03/2010 | $325 | $800 | $0 | 12/08/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3383 A | 11/10/2010 | 12/03/2010 | $325 | $800 | $0 | 12/08/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 4839 A06 | 11/10/2010 | 12/03/2010 | $650 | $16,200 | $0 | 12/08/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 15, 2010, an employee was working in the metal recycling yard where he was assigned the tasks of sorting out different types of scrap metal pieces. There were some large metal pieces which required to be cut into smaller pieces. In order to cut them, the employee had to use an acetylene torch. After turning on the acetylene and oxygen supplies, he ignited the torch. As he was adjusting the torch flame, the acetylene hose ruptured at the coupler connecting the hose into the torch, it caught fire and began whipping around. The employee could not get away and he got on fire. The employee suffered third degree burns to his left arm and to his left side of the body under the arm. He was treated and hospitalized for 12 days.
Keywords: BURN, ACETYLENE TORCH, ACETYLENE, FIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313166704 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Miscellaneous hand working occupations |