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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112107768 - Citizen Watch Co. Of America Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Citizen Watch Co. Of America Inc.
8506 Osage Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5094
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/20/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/21/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361297195 | ||
| Complaint | 75395285 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| 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 A06 B | 07/16/1991 | 07/17/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3220 A | 07/16/1991 | 10/01/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5144 A | 07/16/1991 | 08/16/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 5194 E01 | 07/16/1991 | 07/17/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5194 G01 | 07/16/1991 | 08/16/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 5194 H01 | 07/16/1991 | 08/16/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:30 p.m. on July 1, 1991, Employee #1 through #13 were exposed to trichloroethylene (TCE). A 1-gallon can of TCE was stored next to a 5-gallon can, and both cans were atop a 55-gallon drum that was next to the entrance of the refurbishment room. Employee #8 was removing the 5-gallon can when he bumped the 1-gallon can, causing it to fall to the floor and spill approximately three pints of trichloroethylene. Employee #2 used paper towels to clean without wearing any personal protective equipment. All employees, except for Employees #8 and #12, were working in the area, but they were not evacuated until approximately 30 minutes later. They were exposed to an unknown concentration of TCE and suffered various symptoms, including headaches, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, vomiting, and irritation of the eyes and throat. All employees were taken to the hospital, but only Employees #1 through #3 were admitted.
Keywords: PPE, HEADACHE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, NAUSEA, CLEANING FLUID, SPILL, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, TRICHLORETHYLENE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112107768 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Administrative support occupations, n.e.c. | ||
| 2 | 112107768 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Administrative support occupations, n.e.c. | ||
| 3 | 112107768 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Supervisors; distrib., sched'g & adjusting clerks | ||
| 4 | 112107768 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Technicians, n.e.c. | ||
| 5 | 112107768 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Technicians, n.e.c. | ||
| 6 | 112107768 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Technicians, n.e.c. | ||
| 7 | 112107768 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Technicians, n.e.c. | ||
| 8 | 112107768 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Administrative support occupations, n.e.c. | ||
| 9 | 112107768 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Not specified mechanics and repairers | ||
| 10 | 112107768 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Technicians, n.e.c. | ||
| 11 | 112107768 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Technicians, n.e.c. | ||
| 12 | 112107768 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Administrative support occupations, n.e.c. | ||
| 13 | 112107768 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Technicians, n.e.c. |