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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125653147 - Vie Del Company
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Vie Del Company
13363 S Indianola
Kingsburg, CA 93631
Mailing Address:
P O Box 2896, Fresno, CA 93745
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2084
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/23/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/07/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362050361 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $325 | $0 | $0 | $75 | $0 | $400 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 04/15/1999 | 04/15/1999 | $0 | $75 | $0 | 05/03/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3203 A07 C | 04/15/1999 | 04/15/1999 | $0 | $325 | $0 | 05/03/1999 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was filling a tank with sulfur dioxide. Employee #1 was supervising the job and instructing a coworker on how to do it properly. The wye coupling became pressurized with sulfur dioxide and sprayed Employee #1 in the face when he removed the camlock. Employee #1 received chemical burns to both eyes and was hospitalized. Employee #1 had recently been transferred from another plant and was unfamiliar with the procedures at the new plant. Employee #1 was not wearing face protection or a respirator.
Keywords: EYE, PPE, SULFUR DIOXIDE, CHEMICAL BURN, FACE, TANK, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125653147 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |