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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316515584 - The Sun Valley Group Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
The Sun Valley Group Inc
3160 Upper Bay Rd
Arcata, CA 95521
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0181
NAICS: 111422/Floriculture Production
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/03/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/27/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102683869 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 5 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 5 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $31,500 | $0 | $0 | $2,150 | $0 | $33,650 |
| Current Penalty | $24,750 | $0 | $0 | $1,590 | $0 | $26,340 |
| 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 | 14300029 B03 | 07/12/2013 | 07/22/2013 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 08/21/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 07/12/2013 | 07/22/2013 | $560 | $560 | $0 | 08/21/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5144 C01 | 07/12/2013 | 08/14/2013 | $280 | $420 | $0 | 08/21/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 5162 E | 07/12/2013 | 07/22/2013 | $0 | $420 | $0 | 08/21/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5194 F04 | 07/12/2013 | 07/22/2013 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 08/21/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 02001 | Serious | 3329 B | 07/12/2013 | 07/22/2013 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 08/21/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 03001 | Serious | 4310 A01 | 07/12/2013 | 07/22/2013 | $3,375 | $6,750 | $0 | 08/21/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 04001 | Serious | 5162 C | 07/12/2013 | 07/22/2013 | $3,375 | $6,750 | $0 | 08/21/2013 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On April 11, 2013, Employee #1, with the Sun Valley Group Inc., was transferring nitric acid from a drum to an irrigation tank, when concentrated nitric acid was sprayed on him from holes in improper tubing from the drum. Employee #1 was hospitalized for two days for treatment of second degree burns on multiple body parts. The employer received a serious, accident related citation for failing to maintain the piping/tubing in accordance with good engineering practice.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, INADEQUATE MAINT, DRUM, PRESSURE PIPING, NITRIC ACID, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316515584 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Machinery maintenance occupations |