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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120323712 - Vista Metals Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Vista Metals Corp.
13425 Whittram Ave
Fontana, CA 92335
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3341
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/01/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/21/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362475519 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $0 | $450 |
| 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 | 3382 A | 04/19/1999 | 04/22/1999 | $450 | $5,000 | $0 | 05/05/1999 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:45 p.m. on January 15, 1999, Employee #1, an aluminum smelter operator employed by Vista Metals Corporation, was performing aluminum casting operations. He was struck by flying molten aluminum and sustained multiple third-degree burns to his face and body. Employee #1 was transported by paramedics to the San Bernardino County Medical Center Burn Unit, where he was hospitalized for three weeks.
Keywords: BURN, ALUMINUM PROCESSING, PPE, MOLTEN SLAG, WORK RULES, MOLTEN METAL, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, FACE, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120323712 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Molding and casting machine operators |