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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111942751 - 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: 01/25/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/19/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361052541 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 6 | 10 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 6 | 10 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,950 | $0 | $0 | $3,035 | $0 | $7,985 |
| Current Penalty | $4,950 | $0 | $0 | $110 | $0 | $5,060 |
| 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 | 5158 C | 01/31/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3277 F04 | 01/31/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3220 E 3 | 01/31/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $110 | $110 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 5162 C | 01/31/1991 | 03/15/1991 | $0 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 03001 | Other | 3321 B02 | 01/31/1991 | 03/15/1991 | $0 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 04001 | Serious | 5194 H01 | 01/31/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $1,125 | $1,125 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 05001 | Other | 5162 D | 01/31/1991 | 03/15/1991 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 06001 | Serious | 3382 D | 01/31/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $900 | $900 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 07001 | Serious | 3203 A01 | 01/31/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 08001 | Serious | 5158 A | 01/31/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $675 | $675 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEES #1 AND #2, WHO WERE PLANT OPERATORS, WERE SENT TO THE RAIL SIDING TO PREPARE SOME RAIL CARS FOR MOVEMENT. A HOSE CONNECTION FROM A SULFURIC ACID RAIL CAR WAS LEAKING. EMPLOYEE #1 RESTED HIS HAND ON THE HOSE WHILE DETERMINING THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK; THE LEAK THEN BECAME A LARGE SPRAY. THE SPRAY STRUCK EMPLOYEES #1 AND #2. EMPLOYEE #1 RECEIVED BURNS TO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER, CHEST, AND RIGHT ARM. EMPLOYEE #2 RECEIVED BURNS OF A LESSER EXTENT TO HIS NECK AND LEFT SHOULDER. THE ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A LACK OF TRAINING FOR DISCONNECTING RAIL CARS, LACK OF PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT, AND A LACK OF EMERGENCY SHOWERS WITHIN 100 FEET OF THE ACCIDENT SITE.
Keywords: BURN, CHEST, SHOULDER, PPE, RAILROAD TANK CAR, HOSE, INEXPERIENCE, ARM, SULFURIC ACID, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111942751 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Miscellaneous plant and system operators | ||
| 2 | 111942751 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Miscellaneous plant and system operators |