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Inspection: 125950956 - Permalite Plastics Corporation

Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office

 

Inspection Nr: 125950956
Report ID: 0950631
Date Opened: 11/03/2005

Site Address:
Permalite Plastics Corporation
1131 W Baker St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Mailing Address:
1131 W Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3082

NAICS: 326121/Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 01/05/2006

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 02/05/2019

Related Activity
Type Activity Nr Safety Health
Accident 101145365
Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties Serious Willful Repeat Other Unclass Total
Initial Violations 3 5 8
Current Violations 2 6 8
Initial Penalty $18,000 $0 $0 $5,825 $0 $23,825
Current Penalty $5,400 $0 $0 $2,555 $0 $7,955
FTA Penalty $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Violation Items
# Citation ID Citation Type Standard Cited Issuance Date Abatement Due Date Current Penalty Initial Penalty FTA Penalty Contest Latest Event Note
1. 01001 Other 342 A 01/05/2006 01/10/2006 $1,500 $5,000 $0 04/14/2006 F - Formal Settlement  
2. 01002 Other 24200003 A 01/05/2006 02/07/2006 $165 $225 $0 04/14/2006 F - Formal Settlement  
3. 01003 Other 25000009 A 01/05/2006 02/07/2006 $165 $225 $0 04/14/2006 F - Formal Settlement  
4. 01004 Other 25000010 A 01/05/2006 02/07/2006 $110 $150 $0 04/14/2006 F - Formal Settlement  
5. 01005 Other 3203 A 01/05/2006 02/07/2006 $165 $225 $0 04/14/2006 F - Formal Settlement  
6. 02001 Other 3303 01/05/2006 02/05/2006 $450 $12,600 $0 04/14/2006 F - Formal Settlement  
7. 03001 Serious 4070 A 01/05/2006 01/15/2006 $2,700 $2,700 $0 04/14/2006 W - Empr Withdrew  
8. 04001 Serious 4002 A 01/05/2006 01/15/2006 $2,700 $2,700 $0 04/14/2006 W - Empr Withdrew  

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201147113
Event: 08/18/2005
Employee Is Burned When Splashed by Hot Liquid Plastic

On August 18, 2005, Employee #1 was setting up to clean an extruder (NRM Pacemaker III, Serial Number 16769, Model Number 583199) at a plastic pellet manufacturer. After emptying the extruder as much as possible, he partially opened the die (where the plastic exits), and then left for 10 to 15 minutes to obtain cleaning materials. During that time, gases formed and caused pressure to rise in the extruder. When Employee #1 returned and opened the head of the extruder, approximately 0.5 cup of liquid plastic (heated to 450 degrees Fahrenheit) sprayed out the side and splashed his left hand and forearm. He was hospitalized for burn treatment, including skin graft surgeries on his hand, where the burns were third-degree.

Keywords: BURN, HEAT, WORK RULES, CLEANING, HIGH PRESSURE, PLASTIC MFG, SET UP, HAND, PRESSURE RELEASE, INATTENTION

Investigated Inspection
# Inspection Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 125950956 Hospitalized injury Burn/Scald(Heat) Extruding and forming machine operators
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