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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112070883 - Southern California Chemical Co
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Southern California Chemical Co
8851 Dice Rd
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2819
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/16/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/06/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361301690 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| 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 | 12/16/1991 | 12/31/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3400 C | 12/16/1991 | 12/05/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3273 A | 12/16/1991 | 12/31/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:30 p.m. on August 29, 1991, Employee #1 was changing pipes from one tank to another in an ammonia tank farm area. As he walked from tank A-5 to tank A-2, he tripped on a drainage trench, lost his balance, and fell against the line, breaking the valve of tank A-2. The drainage trench is about 20 ft long by 2 in. wide by 1 1/2 in. deep. Ammonia etchant solution contained in the tank was released and entered his boot, burning his lower right leg. Employee #1 immediately called the fire department and temporarily controlled any further release by plugging the valve. Employee #1 did not know he was burnt until he was taking a shower and felt pain on his lower right leg when he scrubbed it with soap. Employee #1 was taken to Health First Medical Group at about midnight and was released at about 1:30 a.m. Employee #1 had received training on hazard communication and contingency plans. There was no accident related violation found after the investigation.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMMONIA, TRENCH, TRIPPED, VALVE, CHEMICAL BURN, LOST BALANCE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112070883 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |