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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119779189 - Ppc Industries
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Ppc Industries
2901 Fruitland Ave
Vernon, CA 90058
Mailing Address:
3000 E Marshall, Longview, TX 75601
Union Status: Union
SIC:3221
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/11/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/25/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362166183 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,060 | $0 | $0 | $1,905 | $0 | $6,965 |
| Current Penalty | $2,155 | $0 | $0 | $840 | $0 | $2,995 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 23400023 | 07/11/1994 | 08/20/1994 | $280 | $635 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 4650 A | 07/11/1994 | 08/20/1994 | $280 | $635 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 4650 H | 07/11/1994 | 08/20/1994 | $280 | $635 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3203 B 7 | 07/11/1994 | 08/20/1994 | $280 | $3,185 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 3383 A | 09/20/1994 | 09/20/1994 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was assigned to work on the A-3 bottle making machine when he observed a jam on the A-32 machine and attempted to clear the jam by throwing bottles to the floor. Employee #1 was wearing protective gloves which caught fire as well as his pants legs. Employee #1 received assistance from two co-workers in extinguishing the flames. Employee #1 sustained second and third degree burns to his right leg, which was treated at an industrial medical clinic. The accident was a result of insufficient training in clearing jams and Employee #1 stated he had not received any safety training in his three years of employment.
Keywords: BURN, PPE, FIRE, JAMMED, TRAIN, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119779189 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. |