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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303583694 - Cemex
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino Mining &Tunneling District Office
Site Address:
Cemex
25220 Black Mountain Quarry Road
Apple Valley, CA 92307
Mailing Address:
16888 North E Street, Victorville, CA 92394
Union Status: Union
SIC:1422
NAICS: 212312/Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/09/2003
Emphasis: L:Tunnel
Case Closed: 03/15/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362186884 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,700 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,700 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 A04 | 12/17/2003 | 01/02/2004 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3328 E | 12/17/2003 | 01/02/2004 | $2,700 | $2,700 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 16, 2003, a Production Supervisor of Cernex was attempting to unplug a K-3 Preheated Tower, Cardox. The Cardox tube prematurely discharged compressed gas, burning the Production Supervisor on the chest and neck. He was hospitalized and treated for chemical burns.
Keywords: BURN, CHEST, COMPRESSED GAS, CHEMICAL BURN, NECK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303583694 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |