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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125915900 - Hi-Shear Technology Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Foster City District Office
Site Address:
Hi-Shear Technology Corp
24225 Garnier S
Torrance, CA 90505
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5169
NAICS: 424690/Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/12/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/27/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362462251 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $48,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $48,600 |
| Current Penalty | $12,960 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,960 |
| 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 | Serious | 3383 B | 05/12/2005 | 05/17/2005 | $4,050 | $16,200 | $0 | 05/31/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 5164 B | 05/12/2005 | 05/17/2005 | $4,050 | $4,050 | $0 | 05/31/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 5174 H | 05/12/2005 | 05/17/2005 | $405 | $6,075 | $0 | 05/31/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 5189 F01 | 05/12/2005 | 05/17/2005 | $4,050 | $16,200 | $0 | 05/31/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 05001 | Serious | 25400002 A | 05/12/2005 | 05/17/2005 | $405 | $6,075 | $0 | 05/31/2005 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:30 a.m. on December 9, 2004, Employee #1 was placing a velostat container, containing approximately 8 grams of bulk dry lead azide, into an oven located in a loading room alcove. As employee #1 placed the container onto the bottom shelf of the oven, the explosive powder within the oven detonated. This caused over pressurization within the oven, causing the oven housing to open along its axial weld line and released the back panel and front door. The front door propelled forward and struck Employee #1 in the jaw. She was thrown backwards, landing on a porch area located behind the oven. Employee #1 reentered the loading room's alcove calling for help. Some coworkers came to her aid, and emergency services were called. Employee #1 was transported to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where she was hospitalized and treated for a fractured jaw, fractured left wrist, and burns on her left arm, hands and face.
Keywords: BURN, EJECTED, FRACTURE, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, ARM, FACE, PRESSURE RELEASE, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125915900 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Assemblers |