Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316893155 - Barrett Plating Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Barrett Plating Inc.
2100 Ne 60th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50313
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3471
NAICS: 332813/ Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/18/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/06/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200536381 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 2 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 3 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,625 | $0 | $0 | $150 | $0 | $2,775 |
| Current Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $2,550 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100023 C03 | 01/31/2013 | 07/10/2013 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 02/14/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100124 G02 | 01/31/2013 | 07/10/2013 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 02/14/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003A | Other | 19100134 C01 | 01/31/2013 | 07/10/2013 | $150 | $375 | $0 | 02/14/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100134 E01 | 01/31/2013 | 07/10/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/14/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01003C | Serious | 19100134 F01 | 01/31/2013 | 07/10/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/14/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01003D | Serious | 19100134 G01 IA | 01/31/2013 | 07/10/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/14/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01003E | Serious | 19100134 H02 I | 01/31/2013 | 07/10/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/14/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 01003F | Serious | 19100134 K01 | 01/31/2013 | 07/10/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/14/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 9. | 01004 | Serious | 19100146 C04 | 01/31/2013 | 06/10/2013 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 02/14/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01005 | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 01/31/2013 | 07/10/2013 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 02/14/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 01006 | Serious | 19100303 F | 01/31/2013 | 07/10/2013 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 02/14/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 01007 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 01/31/2013 | 07/10/2013 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 02/14/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 13. | 02001 | Other | 19040029 A | 01/31/2013 | 07/10/2013 | $150 | $150 | $0 | 02/14/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 14. | 02002 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 01/31/2013 | 07/10/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/14/2013 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 8, 2013, Employee #1 was standing on the top edge of the electro cleaning (number 2, tank number 106) that was approximately 6-ft high. The employee was removing racks and parts that had fallen into the tank, from the automated zinc plating line. Employee #1 slipped and fell feet first into the sodium hydroxide chemicals that had been heated to approximately 160 degrees Fahrenheit cleaning tank. The employee suffered chemical burns on both his legs. Employee #1 was transported to an area hospital burn unit, where he was treated for the chemical burns to his legs. The employee remains hospitalized.
Keywords: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CLEANING, SLIP, TANK CLEANING, CHEMICAL BURN, FALL, TANK, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316893155 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Machine operators, not specified |
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