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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313167272 - Urethane Products Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Urethane Products Inc
17842 Sampson Ln
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2821
NAICS: 325211/Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/10/2010
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/06/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102591310 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,185 | $0 | $3,185 |
| Current Penalty | $900 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $0 | $1,100 |
| 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 | 3577 E | 12/10/2010 | 12/15/2010 | $50 | $195 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3580 C | 12/10/2010 | 12/15/2010 | $50 | $195 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5416 C | 12/10/2010 | 12/15/2010 | $50 | $260 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 6151 E | 12/10/2010 | 12/15/2010 | $50 | $175 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 3578 G | 12/10/2010 | 12/15/2010 | $900 | $2,360 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 18, 2010, Employee #1 and two coworkers were working for a manufacturer of plastic and rubber marine products, such as marine fenders and buoys. The first coworker had removed a spigot from a 55-gallon tank of 99 percent isopropyl alcohol. He was tipping the drum, trying to pour one gallon of alcohol into a 5-gallon container to clean some small metal parts. He was talking to coworkers as he poured the alcohol, and he was also spilling alcohol on the ground. A second coworker was in a maintenance area about 11 feet away, grinding a small metal disk. The grinding operation was not a common activity, and an alcohol spill had not occurred prior to this day. As the first coworker was pouring and spilling the alcohol, the second coworker was grinding in a direction away from the alcohol. Employee #1 approached with a rag to clean the spill, and the second coworker, who was running the grinder, turned towards Employee #1. Sparks could be seen near the spill. Employee #1 was crouched down cleaning with a rag, when the sparks ignited the vapors of the alcohol. As the ignited vapors surrounded Employee #1, Employee #1 sustained burns. He received second- and third-degree burns and was hospitalized for greater than 24 hours. Employer knowledge could not be established, and therefore the employer was cited for a General violation.
Keywords: BURN, GRINDER, POURING, ALCOHOL, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, DRUM, PLASTIC MFG, SPARK, SPILL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313167272 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction |