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Inspection: 120083647 - Hi Shear Technology Corp

Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office

 

Inspection Nr: 120083647
Report ID: 0950643
Date Opened: 08/30/1996

Site Address:
Hi Shear Technology Corp
26413 Golden Valley Rd.
Saugus, CA 91350

Mailing Address:
24225 Garnier St., Torrance, CA 90505

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:2892

NAICS: 0 

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 02/05/1997

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 11/21/1997

Related Activity
Type Activity Nr Safety Health
Accident 362293235
Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties Serious Willful Repeat Other Unclass Total
Initial Violations 6 10 16
Current Violations 6 10 16
Initial Penalty $23,430 $0 $0 $3,355 $0 $26,785
Current Penalty $23,430 $0 $0 $3,355 $0 $26,785
FTA Penalty $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Violation Items
# Citation ID Citaton Type Standard Cited Issuance Date Abatement Due Date Current Penalty Initial Penalty FTA Penalty Contest Latest Event Note
1. 01001 Other 461 A 02/05/1997 03/10/1997 $185 $185 $0 -  
2. 01002 Other 23950078 02/05/1997 03/10/1997 $560 $560 $0 -  
3. 01003 Other 23950113 02/05/1997 03/10/1997 $750 $750 $0 -  
4. 01004 Other 5320 A 02/05/1997 03/10/1997 $185 $185 $0 -  
5. 01005 Other 5320 B 02/05/1997 03/10/1997 $185 $185 $0 -  
6. 01006 Other 5320 C 02/05/1997 03/10/1997 $185 $185 $0 -  
7. 01007 Other 5320 F 02/05/1997 03/10/1997 $185 $185 $0 -  
8. 01008 Other 5321 02/05/1997 03/10/1997 $185 $185 $0 -  
9. 01009 Other 5329 F 02/05/1997 03/10/1997 $750 $750 $0 -  
10. 01010 Other 5329 G 02/05/1997 03/10/1997 $185 $185 $0 -  
11. 02001 Serious 3203 A04 02/05/1997 03/10/1997 $7,500 $7,500 $0 -  
12. 03001 Serious 25400003 02/05/1997 02/21/1997 $2,340 $2,340 $0 -  
13. 04001 Serious 5322 02/05/1997 02/21/1997 $7,500 $7,500 $0 -  
14. 05001 Serious 5328 F 02/05/1997 02/21/1997 $1,875 $1,875 $0 -  
15. 06001 Serious 5329 B 02/05/1997 02/21/1997 $2,340 $2,340 $0 -  
16. 07001 Serious 5329 J 02/05/1997 02/21/1997 $1,875 $1,875 $0 -  

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201110269
Event: 08/30/1996
Two employees injured in explosion of ignition compound

On the morning of August 30, 1996, Employees #1 and #2, both of Hi-Shear Technology Corporation, drove to a work location in canyon country to prepare Hi-Shear 021G, an explosive ignition compound that contains a fuel, an oxidizer, a binder, and a solvent. While they were mixing these ingredients, a pyrophoric reaction occurred and the compound detonate. Employees #1 and #2 sustained injuries and were transported by paramedics to Henry Mayo Hospital. The area patrol deputy, the arson unit of the sheriff's department, and Fire Unit #107 all responded to the scene of the accident.

Keywords: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, EXPLOSIVE MIXING, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL REACTION, PYROTECHNICS, CHEMICAL

Investigated Inspection
# Inspection Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 120083647 Hospitalized injury Burn/Scald(Heat) Miscellaneous precision workers, n.e.c.
2 120083647 Hospitalized injury Concussion Miscellaneous precision workers, n.e.c.
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