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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126205822 - Elk Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Labor Enforcement Task Force (Letf) Unit - South
Site Address:
Elk Corp.
6200 Zerker Rd.
Shafter, CA 93263
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2952
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/05/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/23/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362488769 |
Investigation Summary
At 2:20 p.m. on January 28, 1997, Employee #1, of the Elk Corporation, was starting up the east fill coating asphalt return pump. He was working with several other Elk employees and contract workers. The pump was turned on and it ran for a few seconds before the flange on the discharge side fractured. Hot asphalt sprayed out until the pump was shut down. Employee #1 sustained burns to his face, neck, and hand.
Keywords: BURN, MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HOT ASPHALT, NECK, FACE, PUMP, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, HAND, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126205822 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |