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Inspection: 112210331 - San Gabriel Tribune
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
San Gabriel Tribune
1210 North Azusa Canyon Rd.
West Covina, CA 91790
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/03/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/03/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361279466 | ||
| Accident | 361280175 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| 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 | 5185 E | 05/03/1991 | 06/03/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5162 A | 05/03/1991 | 06/03/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At 4.00 a.m. on January 15, 1991, Employee #1, an electrician, was charging two towmotor batteries in the mailroom. The batteries had approximately 2 in. of water left in them. Employee #1 disconnected the batteries and burned off the electricity to the charging units, causing sulfuric acid vapors to be released. Employees #1 through #6 were transported to Queen of the Valley Hospital for observation. They were released the same day and lost no work time. The employer was cited for a violation of T8CCR 5185(e) because facilities had not been provided that protected the charging apparatus from damage by mobile equipment. The employer was also cited for violation of T8CCR 5185(a) for not providing an eyewash.
Keywords: BATTERY, WORK RULES, BATTERY CHARGER, INHALATION, GAS, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, SULFURIC ACID, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112210331 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 112210331 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Printing machine operators | ||
| 3 | 112210331 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Janitors and cleaners | ||
| 4 | 112210331 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Janitors and cleaners | ||
| 5 | 112210331 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Janitors and cleaners | ||
| 6 | 112210331 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Janitors and cleaners |