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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307186510 - Bulk Transportation
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Bulk Transportation
415 Lemon Ave
Walnut, CA 91789
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4213
NAICS: 484122/ General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/28/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/01/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101803385 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | ||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $20,250 | $210,000 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $230,810 |
| Current Penalty | $4,950 | $67,500 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $73,010 |
| 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 | 3209 A | 04/28/2008 | 05/31/2008 | $560 | $560 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 5157 C05 B6 | 04/28/2008 | 05/31/2008 | $0 | $6,750 | $0 | 05/09/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 5157 D06 | 04/28/2008 | 05/31/2008 | $675 | $6,750 | $0 | 05/09/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 5157 G01 | 04/28/2008 | 05/31/2008 | $675 | $6,750 | $0 | 05/09/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 05001 | Serious | 5157 C05 B3 | 04/28/2008 | 05/31/2008 | $1,800 | $70,000 | $0 | 05/09/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 06001 | Willful | 5157 C05 B8 | 04/26/2008 | 05/29/2008 | $67,500 | $70,000 | $0 | 05/09/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 07001 | Serious | 5157 D03 C | 04/28/2008 | 05/31/2008 | $1,800 | $70,000 | $0 | 05/09/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 8:15 a.m. on October 29, 2007, an accident occurred at the wash rack area of the facility where cargo tanks are washed and cleaned either by hosing the interior down with water or steam cleaning. The cargo tank involved in the incident is about 42 ft. long, 4.5 ft. deep and with a 21 in. diameter opening at the top. Employee #1 entered the tank in order to clean it of the caustic potash residue that was stuck on the side of the tank. Employee #2 was working on the other side of the platform. When he did not get a response from Employee #1, who was inside the tank, Employee #2 checked on Employee #1 and found him lying on the floor of the tank. Employee #2 ran for help and they pulled Employee #1 out of the tank. Employee #1 was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. The cause of death was pulmonary edema due to exposure to caustic potash.
Keywords: STEAM CLEANER, ASPHYXIATED, PULMONARY EDEMA, POTASH, TANK CLEANING, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307186510 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |