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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119690634 - Nitrex, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
Nitrex, Inc.
441 Perrymont Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3398
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/11/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/11/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102365129 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 | 342 A | 02/25/2003 | 09/03/2002 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3314 F | 02/25/2003 | 03/13/2003 | $75 | $75 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 25000010 A | 02/25/2003 | 03/13/2003 | $75 | $75 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 23, 2002, Employee #1, a manager of a night crew that hardens metal parts for train engines, was introducing disassociated ammonia into a furnace. An explosion occurred and he was struck by the concrete lid of the furnace, which blew off due to the force of the blast. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for multiple serious injuries. The cause of the explosion was not determined, but the cylinder was supposed to be completely purged of oxygen before ammonia was introduced.
Keywords: FURNACE, AMMONIA, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL REACTION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119690634 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Supervisors, production occupations |