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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112038575 - Mace Corp
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Mace Corp
2022 W 11th
Upland, CA 91786
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3823
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/18/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/06/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361055569 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| 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 | 3203 A01 | 03/18/1991 | 07/30/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3664 A | 03/18/1991 | 04/18/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5144 B | 03/18/1991 | 03/18/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 5194 F01 | 03/18/1991 | 04/18/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5144 F01 | 03/18/1991 | 04/18/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 5194 G01 | 03/18/1991 | 04/18/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 5194 H02 | 03/18/1991 | 04/18/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At 11:10 a.m. on June 9, 1990, Employee #1 was performing a Teflon compressing operation when he suddenly became ill with chills, dizziness, and other flu-like symptoms. He immediately drove himself to the urgent care center. Analysis of blood gases and a pulmonary function test were normal, but his carboxyhemoglobin count was elevated. According to the physician, this was because Employee #1 was a chronic smoker. Apparently, he had inhaled Teflon resins while smoking on his break. He was given oxygen and returned to work the next day. The physician recommended that he quit smoking. According to the MSDS sheet, people working with Teflon resins should avoid contamination with any tobacco products because inhalation of the decomposition products of the resin can cause flu-like symptoms, sometimes called polymer fume fever. Employee #1 stated that he frequently became ill when he performed this operation, but this had been the worst episode.
Keywords: INHALATION, CHEMICAL REACTION, DIZZINESS, SMOKING, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112038575 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Compressing and compacting machine operators |