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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315776773 - Amgen, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Foster City District Office
Site Address:
Amgen, Inc.
1120 Veterans Blvd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8731
NAICS: 541711
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/07/2014
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/18/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102795325 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:14 p.m. on January 8, 2014, three employees, scientists, of Amgen Inc., were conducting individual chemical research experiments in the third floor scientific research laboratory when suddenly there was an explosion and fire. Employee #1 incurred minor first degree burns on his hand while escaping the flames. Employee #2 received a burn on his forehead from the blast, and Employee #3 incurred a bruised thigh when she was struck by a cabinet door. The employees were taken to an area hospital, where they were treated and released.
Keywords: BURN, FIRE, FOREHEAD, THIGH, EXPLOSION, LAB WORKER, CHEMICAL REACTION, STRUCK BY, HAND, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315776773 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Biological and life scientists | ||
| 2 | 315776773 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Biological and life scientists | ||
| 3 | 315776773 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Biological and life scientists |