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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126086610 - Composites Horizons Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Composites Horizons Inc
1471 Industrial Park St
Covina, CA 91723
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3728
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/08/2002
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/21/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362548778 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $370 | $0 | $370 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $370 | $0 | $370 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 05/08/2002 | 06/03/2002 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3660 A | 05/08/2002 | 05/13/2002 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On March 13, 2002, Employee #1 had finished applying a small sheet of fiberglass to the bottom inside of a tub-shaped part, which measured 1 ft, 10 in. deep; 3ft, 10 in. long; and 1 ft., 7 in. wide. When Employee #1 brought a heat gun close to the sheet to lay it down flat on the part, the solvent vapors ignited causing a flash. Employee #1's eyebrows and some of her hair were singed and she was transported to a medical facility for observation. The causal factor of ignition is believed to be the solvent of an adhesive. Management and witness statements indicate that the management was not aware that employees were using adhesive but a floor supervisor at the company was disciplined for use of the unauthorized adhesive. A similar incident had occurred about one month prior to the event but was not adequately investigated. The company produces composite materials for use in aerospace applications. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: HEAT, VAPOR, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, WORK RULES, FIRE, HEAT EXCHANGER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126086610 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Assemblers |