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Inspection Detail



Violation Summary
Serious Willful Repeat Other Unclass Total
Initial Violations 1 2 3
Current Violations 1 2 3
Initial Penalty $14,400 $0 $0 $1,050 $0 $15,450
Current Penalty $6,300 $0 $0 $1,050 $0 $7,350
FTA Amount $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Violation Items
# ID Type Standard Issuance Abate Curr$ Init$ Fta$ Contest LastEvent
  1. 01001 Other 342 A 03/03/2000 03/08/2000 $350 $350 $0 04/21/2000 F - Formal Settlement
  2. 01002 Other 3203 A 03/03/2000 03/21/2000 $700 $700 $0 04/21/2000 F - Formal Settlement
  3. 02001 Serious 5194 H01 03/03/2000 03/21/2000 $6,300 $14,400 $0 04/21/2000 F - Formal Settlement

Accident Investigation Summary
Summary Nr: 201141348 Event: 01/20/2000Employee Killed When Burned By Fall Into Dip Tank
On January 20, 2000, two employees were in the process of transferring parts from one rinse tank to another dip tank. Employee #1 climbed onto the edge of the tank and lost his balance. He fell into the adjacent tank containing nickel acetate solution maintained at 175 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee #1 suffered third-degree burns to most of his body and died two days later at UCI Medical Center in Orange, California.
Keywords: burn, dip tank, fall, skin, lost balance
Inspection Degree Nature Occupation
1 120240643 Fatality Burn/Scald(Heat) Laborers, except construction

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