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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314754748 - Veolia Water Process Solutions
Inspection Information - Office: High Hazard Unit - South
Site Address:
Veolia Water Process Solutions
324 E El Segundo Blvd
El Segundo, CA 90245
Mailing Address:
324 E El Segundo Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4952
NAICS: 221320/Sewage Treatment Facilities
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/07/2011
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Regionp1
Case Closed: 05/21/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101694685 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,375 | $0 | $8,375 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 | $0 | $2,250 |
| 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 | 07/07/2011 | 08/06/2011 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 10/25/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A07 C | 07/07/2011 | 08/06/2011 | $1,125 | $1,125 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3314 G02 A | 07/07/2011 | 08/06/2011 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | 10/25/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3328 E | 07/07/2011 | 08/06/2011 | $1,125 | $1,125 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:50 a.m. on January 13, 2011, Employee #1 and two coworkers were assigned to continue work on the decontamination and demobilization of a centrifuge unit. This task involved the removal and cleaning of an auger. During removal of the auger, there was difficulty in removing a securing bolt that was located at the base of the auger. One of the coworkers applied WD-40 to assist in loosening of the bolt and made a second attempt to remove the bolt. However, the auger shifted. With Employee #1 standing by, the coworker stopped removal of the bolt came off the rig. Soon after leaving the rig, the coworker heard a popping noise. He turned towards the rig and saw Employee #1 on the ground injured with the auger beside him. Employee #1 was taken to a nearby medical facility, where he was hospitalized and treated for blunt force trauma his back. The accident investigation determined that the employer had no procedures in place nor were the employees appropriately trained for removal of the auger; the auger should have been secured before attempting to remove it.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, BACK, AUGER, STRUCK BY, UNTRAINED, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314754748 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators |