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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313380834 - Anodizing Industries Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Anodizing Industries Inc
5222 Alhambra Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3471
NAICS: 332813/ Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/03/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/06/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102621174 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,465 | $0 | $2,465 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,510 | $0 | $1,510 |
| 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 A05 | 08/03/2010 | 08/20/2010 | $275 | $550 | $0 | 08/12/2010 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 25000025 | 08/03/2010 | 08/20/2010 | $275 | $410 | $0 | 08/12/2010 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5144 E01 | 08/03/2010 | 08/20/2010 | $410 | $410 | $0 | 08/12/2010 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 5144 F01 | 08/03/2010 | 08/20/2010 | $0 | $410 | $0 | 08/12/2010 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3383 A | 08/03/2010 | 08/20/2010 | $550 | $685 | $0 | 08/12/2010 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was heating up paint dye in a large container in an anodizing department. Employee #1 used a Clepco Smart Heater (Model Number WSC-12418-A), which operated at 480 volts, 14.5 amperes, and was three-phase. Employee #1 also used a 12 kilowatt pocket thermometer made by Mollen Instrument, Inc. While heating the paint dye, the hot dye sprayed onto Employee #1's body, burning him on his legs, ankles and chest. Employee #1 was wearing plastic gloves and safety glasses at the time of the accident. Employee #1 was transported to Alhambra Hospital, where he stayed for three hours. Then, Employee #1 was transferred to West Hills Hospital, where he was admitted for two weeks. Employee #1 was determined to have received second and third degree burns. Employee #1 underwent two surgeries, and was discharged on March 29, 2010. The employer did not ensure that Employee #1 wear appropriate body protection to protect from danger of injury of flying particles or substances at the time of the incident.
Keywords: BURN, CHEST, PAINT PIGMENTS, PPE, ANKLE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313380834 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation Not Listed |