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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314754920 - Decco Castings Inc
Inspection Information - Office: High Hazard Unit - South
Site Address:
Decco Castings Inc
1596 Pioneer Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3369
NAICS: 331528/Other Nonferrous Foundries (except Die-Casting)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/20/2011
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Regionp1, S:Targeted Compl & Consult
Case Closed: 02/10/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101694735 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 5 | 11 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 4 | 10 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $48,600 | $0 | $0 | $1,045 | $0 | $49,645 |
| Current Penalty | $20,610 | $0 | $0 | $550 | $0 | $21,160 |
| 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 | 23400022 A | 06/20/2011 | 07/20/2011 | $100 | $160 | $0 | 06/27/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A04 | 06/20/2011 | 07/20/2011 | $0 | $160 | $0 | 06/27/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3210 A | 06/20/2011 | 07/20/2011 | $150 | $240 | $0 | 06/27/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3650 E | 06/20/2011 | 07/20/2011 | $100 | $160 | $0 | 06/27/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5002 | 06/20/2011 | 07/20/2011 | $200 | $325 | $0 | 06/27/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 02001 | Serious | 3203 A07 | 06/20/2011 | 06/27/2011 | $360 | $14,400 | $0 | 06/27/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 03001 | Serious | 3381 A | 06/20/2011 | 06/27/2011 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $0 | 06/27/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 04001 | Serious | 4237 A | 06/20/2011 | 06/27/2011 | $270 | $5,400 | $0 | 06/27/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 05001 | Serious | 4312 | 06/20/2011 | 06/27/2011 | $2,700 | $5,400 | $0 | 06/27/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 06001 | Serious | 5162 B | 06/20/2011 | 06/27/2011 | $2,700 | $5,400 | $0 | 06/27/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 07001 | Serious | 5162 C | 06/20/2011 | 06/27/2011 | $180 | $3,600 | $0 | 06/27/2011 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:00 a.m. on February 26, 2011, Employee #1 was working as a molder. Employee #1 was preparing the molten aluminum in a furnace. The procedure to prepare the molten aluminum starts with adding a flux powder to the molten aluminum to clean the aluminum. A skimmer is used to remove the scrap from the top of the furnace. The skimmer is supposed to be completely dry when doing this. Employee #1 took a skimmer that he tried to dry over the furnace which he has done before. Employee #1 did not notice that the skimmer was still wet and put it in the aluminum. The aluminum reacted with the water and exploded. The molten aluminum splashed on Employee #1. Employee #1 sustained a first degree burn to his left shoulder, and third degree burns to his left foot and scalp.
Keywords: BURN, FURNACE, HEAD, SHOULDER, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314754920 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Molding and casting machine operators |