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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315344317 - Argus Contracting, Lp
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Argus Contracting, Lp
2300 Harveson Pl
Escondido, CA 92029
Mailing Address:
2340 E. Artesia Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90805
Union Status: Union
SIC:1799
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/27/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/11/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101470623 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,220 | $0 | $7,220 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,825 | $0 | $5,825 |
| 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 | 09/27/2012 | 10/02/2012 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1509 A | 09/27/2012 | 10/30/2012 | $225 | $1,110 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3395 E | 09/27/2012 | 10/30/2012 | $600 | $1,110 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On April 5, 2012, Employee #1 was handling an exhaust leak from a turbine on the site of a power plant. The task involved the placement of a piece of insulation blanket over the pipe expansion bellow system, which contained the exhaust leak. The leak was of hot air, which was approximately 600 to 700 degree F. It was emanating from a section of pipeline located on the exhaust waste heat recovery system. While Employee #1 was dealing with the leak, he inhaled the hot air exhaust and injured his lungs. He was transported to a medical center. At the medical center, Employee #1 underwent treatment and was hospitalized.
Keywords: EXHAUST SYSTEM, LUNG, REPAIR, INHALATION, EXHAUST FUMES
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315344317 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Engineering technicians, n.e.c. |