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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111971198 - Superior Essex
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Superior Essex
1075 N Patt St
Anaheim, CA 92803
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3643
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/13/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/26/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361053911 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 4002 A | 10/19/1990 | 11/19/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23400016 B | 10/19/1990 | 11/19/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3210 A | 10/19/1990 | 11/19/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3328 G | 10/19/1990 | 11/19/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 opened the die head of a Royal 2 1/2 in. nylon extruder used to coat wire to clear a blockage. They were burned by the molten nylon plastic as it escaped from the extruder, whose heating elements had been on for approximately 30 minutes prior to the accident. Proper start-up procedure called for bleeding of the initial nylon flow with the die head opened so there would be no pressure build-up, and removal any hardened material that might cause a blockage. This procedure had not been followed. Extruder operators were given proper operating procedures verbally; specific written instructions were needed to ensure safety during this procedure.
Keywords: BURN, MAINTENANCE, WORK RULES, CLOGGED, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, HAND, PRESSURE RELEASE, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111971198 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators | ||
| 2 | 111971198 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators |