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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301129342 - Rick'S Recycling
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Rick'S Recycling
730 California Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 423930/Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/24/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/07/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362096372 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 11 | 6 | 17 | |||
| Current Violations | 7 | 10 | 17 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $35,100 | $0 | $0 | $6,575 | $0 | $41,675 |
| Current Penalty | $6,270 | $0 | $0 | $6,125 | $0 | $12,395 |
| 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 | 342 A | 02/24/2004 | 03/28/2004 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/15/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 02/24/2004 | 03/28/2004 | $165 | $225 | $0 | 03/15/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3668 A01 | 02/24/2004 | 03/28/2004 | $280 | $375 | $0 | 03/15/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 4353 C | 02/24/2004 | 03/30/2004 | $0 | $300 | $0 | 03/15/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 4355 A01 | 02/24/2004 | 03/30/2004 | $0 | $300 | $0 | 03/15/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 5194 E01 | 02/24/2004 | 03/30/2004 | $165 | $375 | $0 | 03/15/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 02001 | Serious | 3204 A | 02/24/2004 | 03/30/2004 | $0 | $4,050 | $0 | 03/15/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 8. | 03001 | Serious | 3203 A07 | 02/24/2004 | 03/30/2004 | $0 | $4,050 | $0 | 03/15/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 9. | 04001 | Other | 3382 A | 02/04/2004 | 03/30/2004 | $165 | $4,050 | $0 | 03/15/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 10. | 05001 | Other | 3382 B | 02/24/2004 | 03/30/2004 | $0 | $270 | $0 | 03/15/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 11. | 06001 | Serious | 4353 A03 | 02/24/2004 | 03/30/2004 | $2,025 | $2,700 | $0 | 03/15/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 12. | 07001 | Serious | 4838 A | 02/24/2004 | 03/30/2004 | $1,575 | $2,700 | $0 | 03/15/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 13. | 08001 | Serious | 4839 A03 | 02/24/2004 | 03/30/2004 | $155 | $270 | $0 | 03/15/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 14. | 09001 | Serious | 4845 B | 02/24/2004 | 03/30/2004 | $155 | $540 | $0 | 03/15/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 15. | 10001 | Serious | 4848 A | 02/24/2004 | 03/30/2004 | $2,360 | $10,800 | $0 | 03/15/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 16. | 11001 | Other | 5162 A | 02/24/2004 | 03/30/2004 | $350 | $5,400 | $0 | 03/15/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 17. | 12001 | Other | 5162 B | 02/24/2004 | 03/30/2004 | $0 | $270 | $0 | 03/15/2004 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On June 23, 2003, Employee #1 was working at a recycling and scrap metal salvage center that handles piping removed from petroleum extraction fields. Employee #1 was oxygen-fuel gas cutting a 40-ft length of oil field pipe that was capped at each end by gate valves. The employer did not have an established safety program or employee training in hazard assessment, and did not establish effective procedures for addressing hazards associated with hot processes. The pipe was oriented on the ground with one end elevated. The normal procedure was to make a cut at the lower end of the pipe then cut the upper section. Employee #1 started to cut into the top section and stopped prior to penetrating. Employee #1 then cut into the lower section, which created a release under pressure of ignited liquid and gases. The force of release knocked Employee #1 to the ground where he sustained burns to his right upper shoulder and arm. Employee #1 sustained third-degree burns to the upper body and was hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, HEAT, SHOULDER, DRILL PIPE, SCRAP YARD, EXPLOSION, SCRAP METAL, ARM, CUTTING AND BURNING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301129342 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction |