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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120309646 - Equilon Enterprises
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Equilon Enterprises
6451 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1476, Bakersfield, CA 93302
Union Status: Union
SIC:2911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/13/2002
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/23/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362501017 | ||
| Accident | 362502635 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $28,125 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | $29,250 |
| Current Penalty | $20,700 | $0 | $0 | $3,300 | $0 | $24,000 |
| 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 | 5144 C01 | 02/22/2002 | 03/27/2002 | $0 | $375 | $0 | 06/07/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5189 G04 | 02/22/2002 | 03/27/2002 | $0 | $375 | $0 | 06/07/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5194 H02 E | 02/22/2002 | 03/27/2002 | $0 | $375 | $0 | 06/07/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 3382 A | 02/22/2002 | 03/27/2002 | $600 | $3,375 | $0 | 06/07/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 03001 | Other | 5144 D03 A | 02/22/2002 | 03/27/2002 | $2,700 | $3,375 | $0 | 06/07/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 04001 | Serious | 5155 C02 | 02/22/2002 | 03/27/2002 | $2,700 | $3,375 | $0 | 06/07/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 05001 | Serious | 5189 J02 | 02/22/2002 | 03/27/2002 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/07/2002 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 22, 2001, Employee #1 was employed by Equilon Enterprises. Employee #1 was exposed to an acute hazardous substance, chlorine gas, while changing the regulator on a one-ton gas cylinder. Employee #1 experienced acute chlorine exposure symptoms, eye and throat irritation, intense coughing and vomiting, as a result of the inhalation of chlorine gas. Employee #1 was in the hospital for approximately three days.
Keywords: EYE, THROAT, CYLINDER, GAS, CHLORINE, POISONING, COUGH, VOMIT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120309646 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Mechanical controls and valve repairers |