Inspection Detail

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	Latest Event
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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