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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312571334 - Pacific Ethenol Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
Pacific Ethenol Inc
3028 Navy Dr
Stockton, CA 95206
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2911
NAICS: 324110/Petroleum Refineries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/21/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/22/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102562907 |
Investigation Summary
On September 21, 2008, Employee #1 was on top of a Cornmash tank. The tank was over pressured and acid, with a PH of 3, came out of the top of the tank and burned the employee. He was flushed with water until the fire department and paramedics arrived. Employee #1 sustained eighteen to twenty second degree burns and was hospitalized. Since accident, a pressure relief system and tank have been installed, and the top of tank was secured. New procedures also ensure that the no employee will be on top of the tank, while it is in operations.
Keywords: BURN, CHEMICAL BURN, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312571334 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Specified mechanics and repairers |