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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313510109 - Searles Valley Minerals
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Inspection Nr: 313510109
Report ID: 0950633
Date Opened: 08/03/2010
Site Address:
Searles Valley Minerals
13200 Main Street
Trona, CA 93562
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1474
NAICS: 212391/ Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/04/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/10/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102613288 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 3310 A | 01/04/2011 | 01/07/2011 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 202626305
Event: 07/04/2010
Mineral Technician Receives Severe Burns from Slurry
On Jul 4, 2010, a 27-yr-old technician was disconnecting a hose containing hot mineral slurry registering 205 F. He was severely scalded and burned on his right arm and shoulder. The junction valve indicator showed "closed" but, in fact, it was actually open.
Keywords: BURN, HEAT, SHOULDER, HOSE, VALVE, ARM, DISCONNECTING MEANS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313510109 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Technicians, n.e.c. |