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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316667583 - Scott A. Humphreys Inc. Dba Metal Crafters
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Scott A. Humphreys Inc. Dba Metal Crafters
4600 Industrial St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Mailing Address:
4600 Industrial St., Simi Valley, CA 93065
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3446
NAICS: 332323/Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/19/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/28/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102784261 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 10 | 13 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 10 | 13 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $24,300 | $0 | $0 | $8,490 | $0 | $32,790 |
| Current Penalty | $14,940 | $0 | $0 | $6,350 | $0 | $21,290 |
| 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 | 342 A | 02/20/2013 | 03/18/2013 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3314 J01 | 02/20/2013 | 03/18/2013 | $150 | $310 | $0 | 03/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3314 G02 | 02/20/2013 | 03/18/2013 | $150 | $410 | $0 | 03/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3653 A | 02/20/2013 | 03/18/2013 | $150 | $410 | $0 | 03/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3650 T07 | 02/20/2013 | 02/25/2013 | $150 | $310 | $0 | 03/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 5144 C01 | 02/20/2013 | 03/18/2013 | $150 | $410 | $0 | 03/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 5144 E01 | 02/20/2013 | 03/18/2013 | $150 | $410 | $0 | 03/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 5144 F01 | 02/20/2013 | 03/18/2013 | $150 | $410 | $0 | 03/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01009 | Other | 5449 B | 02/20/2013 | 03/18/2013 | $150 | $410 | $0 | 03/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01010 | Other | 5143 A05 | 02/20/2013 | 02/25/2013 | $150 | $410 | $0 | 03/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 02001 | Serious | 5175 A | 02/20/2013 | 03/18/2013 | $270 | $4,950 | $0 | 03/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 03001 | Serious | 5174 F | 02/20/2013 | 03/18/2013 | $270 | $4,950 | $0 | 03/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 13. | 04001 | Serious | 5174 I | 02/20/2013 | 02/25/2013 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $0 | 03/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:34 a.m. on August 28, 2012, Employee #1, a 35-year-old male laborer with Scott A. Humphreys Inc. Dba Metal Crafters, was grinding and sanding parts. A ICM Inc. Model number: UC 1000 3H.P. Dust collection system designated for aluminum dust collection exploded which caused burns to Employee #1. Employee #1 was transported to Los Robles Hospital then to West Hills Medical Center and was treated for a few weeks. The facility involved in the explosion was a metal fabrication company. Employee #1 had been working for company about five months as a Laborer-Fabricator. Employee #1 was performing his daily duties at the time of the explosion. Employee #1 was working within close proximity to a coworker when the dust system exploded. Interviews were conducted of Employee #1's supervisor, Employee #1 and onsite coworkers. The investigation concluded that Employer's dust collection system, used for the removal of explosive (Aluminum) dusts during grinding-sanding operations, was located inside the building. The dust collector was not in a room detached from workers. In addition the room was not made of fire-resistant construction with explosion vents. Violation of CCR Title 8 Sec: 5174(i) was the cause of the incident. As a result, the Division issued Serious Accident related citation to the employer according to CCR Title 8 Sec: 5174(i).
Keywords: BURN, DUST, ALUMINUM DUST, EXPLOSION VENTING, FIRE, DUST COLLECTOR, EXPLOSION, COMBUSTIBLE DUST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316667583 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction |