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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313512154 - T & L Dba American Metal Recycling Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
T & L Dba American Metal Recycling Inc.
11150 Redwood Ave
Fontana, CA 92337
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 423930/Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/28/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/08/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102746880 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,520 | $0 | $1,520 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,520 | $0 | $1,520 |
| 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 | 3221 C | 09/28/2011 | 10/31/2011 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 4848 A | 09/28/2011 | 10/31/2011 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5144 H01 A | 09/28/2011 | 10/31/2011 | $170 | $170 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 5144 H03 B | 09/28/2011 | 10/31/2011 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:04 a.m. on April 1, 2011, Employee #1, an employee of American Metal Recycling Inc., was cutting a stainless steel screw conveyor with a cutting torch. Employee #1 was wearing a company issued 3M Large Half-Face Respirator equipped with Cartridge/Filter Number 60921. The inhalation valves on each side of the respirator were removed. Sparks from the torch landed on combustible materials (identified as plastic, cardboard paper, etc.) laying between an oxygen tank and fire wall. A small fire ensued. For some reason, Employee #1 collapsed and fell back towards the hot, cut stainless steel screw conveyor. The coroner's report indicated the death was caused by a preexisting medical condition.
Keywords: CARDIOVASC SYSTEM, RESPIRATORY, PPE, FIRE, TORCH, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SPARK, SMOKE INHALATION, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313512154 | Fatality | Other | Welders and cutters |