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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315349894 - Ims Recycling Services Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Ims Recycling Services Inc
2697 Main St
San Diego, CA 92113
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 425110/Business to Business Electronic Markets
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/05/2014
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/20/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101477131 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| 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 | 3382 A | 02/05/2014 | 03/24/2014 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 8, 2013, an employee, a torcher and a quality control inspector, was inspecting a bale of compressed aluminum scrap metal, when he identified a "contaminant" that needed to be removed from the bale. The employee, using a plasma torch, proceeded to remove the contaminant as was the standard practice. The contaminant was a 16-inch long cylinder of unknown origin that exploded after being heated by the torch. The explosion shot out the cylinder and shrapnel, striking the employee in the groin area and face. The employee was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE VAPORS, TORCH, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, PELVIS, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315349894 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |