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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125540401 - Mendocino Solid Wastes
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Mendocino Solid Wastes
298a Plant Rd
Ukiah, CA 95482
Mailing Address:
P O Box 123, Ukiah, CA 95482
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9511
NAICS: 924110/Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/30/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/17/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101026409 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $27,110 | $0 | $0 | $630 | $0 | $27,740 |
| Current Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $225 | $0 | $12,825 |
| 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 H02 A | 11/26/2008 | 12/02/2008 | $50 | $195 | $0 | 12/23/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5162 E | 11/26/2008 | 12/02/2008 | $0 | $260 | $0 | 12/23/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5162 D | 11/26/2008 | 12/02/2008 | $0 | $175 | $0 | 12/23/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3328 A | 11/26/2008 | 12/02/2008 | $900 | $2,360 | $0 | 12/23/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 5194 H02 E | 11/26/2008 | 12/02/2008 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $0 | 12/23/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 04001 | Serious | 5549 A | 11/26/2008 | 12/02/2008 | $900 | $10,800 | $0 | 12/23/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 05001 | Other | 3383 B | 11/26/2008 | 12/02/2008 | $175 | $3,150 | $0 | 12/23/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:00 p.m. on June 10, 2008, Employee #1, a hazardous waste technician with the solid waste disposal agency, punctured a 1-pound propane tanks with the sharp end of an Estwing rock hammer. The propane tank released fuel to the atmosphere, and the fuel ignited. Employee #1's Tyvek suit caught on fire. Employee #1 ran approximately 100 ft to the emergency eyewash station, tearing off the burning garment as he ran. Employee #1's supervisor used a fire extinguisher to douse the flames. Employee #1 received second-degree and third-degree burns to his face, neck, ear, chest and forearms; and was hospitalized for several days.
Keywords: BURN, CHEST, HEAD, FIRE, WASTE PROC FAC, EXPLOSION, PROPANE, ARM, TANK, PUNCTURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125540401 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction |