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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111941118 - Imperial West Chemical
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Imperial West Chemical
18700 Highway 14
Mojave, CA 93502
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2819
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/16/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/19/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361051931 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,600 |
| Current Penalty | $1,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,600 |
| 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 | 09/14/1990 | 09/28/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 4999 A | 09/14/1990 | 09/28/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3203 A01 | 09/14/1990 | 09/28/1990 | $1,600 | $1,600 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using a rope on a capstan-type railroad car puller to move a loaded chlorine rail car that had rolled off the end of a rail siding. Employee #1 was pulling on the tail of a rope that was attached to the rail car. He was standing a few feet from the rotating car puller. The 1 1/2 in. diameter polypropylene rope was wrapped twice around the Stevens Adamson Inc. car puller driven by a 10 HP Allis Chalmers motor. The capstan of the car puller was 12 in. in diameter and 9 in. high. The rope became crossed on the capstan, resulting in loss of control by the employee. The rope was incorrectly rigged. Employee #1 was struck by the rope and suffered a fractured right lower leg and foot.
Keywords: FRACTURE, ROPE, RAILROAD CAR, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, LOST CONTROL, WINCH, FOOT, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111941118 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Miscellaneous plant and system operators |