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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314324427 - Herguth Laboratories, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Herguth Laboratories, Inc.
101 Corporate Place
Vallejo, CA 94590
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8734
NAICS: 541380/Testing Laboratories
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/28/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/16/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102411857 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $17,325 | $0 | $0 | $1,230 | $0 | $18,555 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,320 | $0 | $1,320 |
| 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 | 3383 A | 12/28/2010 | 12/31/2010 | $410 | $410 | $0 | 01/10/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3384 A | 12/28/2010 | 12/31/2010 | $410 | $410 | $0 | 01/10/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5191 E01 | 12/28/2010 | 12/31/2010 | $0 | $410 | $0 | 01/10/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 3328 C | 12/28/2010 | 12/31/2010 | $500 | $14,850 | $0 | 01/10/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 5191 F01 | 12/28/2010 | 12/31/2010 | $0 | $2,475 | $0 | 01/10/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On July 30, 2010, Employee #1 was flash point testing two sample bottles of diesel fuel. While he was igniting the flash test machine, he accidentally toppled the second bottle, causing a big flash explosion. It spilled into the employee's hands and chest, causing second degree burns to his left arm and chest. Employee #1 was treated and released but later developed an infection that required hospitalization. The second bottle contained gasoline.
Keywords: BURN, FIRE, EXPLOSION, INFECTION, FLASHBACK, GASOLINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314324427 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Chemical technicians |