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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120320924 - Baker Petrolite Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Baker Petrolite Corp.
5135 Boylan St.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2812
NAICS: 325181/Alkalies and Chlorine Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/08/2004
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/18/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362513715 | ||
| Accident | 362514143 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $21,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,375 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $18,750 |
| 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 | 3383 A | 01/09/2004 | 02/11/2004 | $750 | $3,375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 5189 F01 | 01/09/2004 | 02/11/2004 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:30 p.m. on July 10, 2003, Employee #1 was making a 3000-gallon batch of CRW9072 in Blender Number 1. Upon mixing the chemicals in the blender, Employee #1 tested the chemical mixture for the concentration of hydrogen ions (pH). The measured ph 8.5 was above the specifications of pH between 6.0 and 8.0. Employee #1 then added acetic acid to the mixture which resulted in an exothermic reaction. There was an explosion and the cone blew off the blender. Some of the chemical spilled over the blender and splashed upon Employee #1 and a coworker. The chemical ignited on the top of the blender and flashed downward towards Employee #1 whose clothing caught on fire. Another employee assisted Employee #1 by putting out the fire on his clothing with a fire extinguisher. Employee #1 received first, second, and third-degree burns to face, neck, and knees. Employee #1 was admitted to Kern Medical Center and hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, KNEE, FIRE, EXPLOSION, NECK, SPILL, FACE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120320924 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |