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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313480105 - Headway Technologies Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
Headway Technologies Inc.
497 South Hillview Dr
Milpitas, CA 95035
Mailing Address:
678 South Hillview Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3674
NAICS: 334413/Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/20/2009
Emphasis: L:Arrastim
Case Closed: 11/19/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102639861 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,375 |
| Current Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,375 |
| 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 | Serious | 5194 F04 | 10/29/2009 | 11/03/2009 | $3,375 | $3,375 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On July 3, 2009, Employee #1 poured the wrong chemical into a pressure vessel, located in service chase, and brought the canister back to the chemical laboratory to dispose the mixture. The mixed chemicals were transferred by another technician to a carboy container and set it on the floor and left. A chemical exothermic reaction began within the carboy. The reaction caused a rapture of the container and release of 4-gallons diluted ammonium hydroxide, hydrogen peroxide, and deionized water. The chemical spill spread on the floor. When Employee #1 entered the chemical lab, he slipped on the floor. Employee #1 was rinsed with water and was taken by ambulance to the hospital, where he was hospitalized.
Keywords: AMMONIA, PRESSURE VESSEL, FLOOR HOLE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, SLIP, CHEMICAL BURN, FALL, SPILL, CHEMICAL, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313480105 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |