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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1465119.015 - Sun Belt Rentals
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Sun Belt Rentals
18251 West Napa St.
Northridge, CA 91325
Mailing Address:
18251 West Napa St., Northridge, CA 91325
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 532490/Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/10/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1533569 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,060 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $5,620 |
| Current Penalty | $5,060 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $5,620 |
| 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 | 3203(A)(7) | 07/10/2020 | 08/14/2020 | $560 | $560 | $0 | 08/11/2020 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3328(A)(2) | 07/10/2020 | 07/22/2020 | $5,060 | $5,060 | $0 | 08/11/2020 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At 1:39 p.m. on January 10, 2020, an employee was testing a returned Shark pressure washer to confirm that it could be placed back into service for rental. When the pressure washer was previously returned, mechanics had confirmed that it was in working condition without any physical damage. As the employee was testing the pressure washer, it started to smoke. The employee tested the pressure washer again and noticed it was still smoking. The employee then towed the pressure washer outside to test it one more time. The employee tested it again but it was still smoking and so he went to turn it off when it exploded. The employee was hospitalized to treat burns to his face, a broken tooth, and a 2-inch laceration above his upper lip.
Keywords: Burn, Explosion, Face, Laceration, Pressure Wash, Smoking, Testing
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1465119.015 | 37 | M | Hospitalized injury | Mechanical engineering technicians |