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Inspection: 301127437 - Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company
Inspection Information - Office: High Hazard Unit - Central
Site Address:
Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company
3601 Union Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2892
NAICS: 325920/Explosives Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/07/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/29/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362329955 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $46,125 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | $47,250 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 | $0 | $20,250 |
| 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 | 5194 G02 | 06/08/2007 | 07/11/2007 | $750 | $1,125 | $0 | 07/23/2007 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3383 B | 06/08/2007 | 07/11/2007 | $9,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 07/23/2007 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 3384 A | 06/08/2007 | 07/11/2007 | $750 | $3,375 | $0 | 07/23/2007 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 5189 D01 C | 06/08/2007 | 07/11/2007 | $0 | $3,375 | $0 | 07/23/2007 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 05001 | Other | 5189 E01 | 06/08/2007 | 07/11/2007 | $750 | $3,375 | $0 | 07/23/2007 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 06001 | Serious | 5189 F01 A2 | 06/08/2007 | 07/11/2007 | $9,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 07/23/2007 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:20 a.m. on February 8, 2007, Employee #1 was working for a company that manufactured explosives. He was pouring a dry explosive powder, designated PE-179 by the company, from a metal tray into a conductive plastic cup, when the powder ignited. The powder burned rapidly, but it did not explode. The ensuing deflagration caused second- and third-degree burns and lacerations to Employee #1's wrists. He was hospitalized for his burns. He was protected from more serious injuries, because he was working behind a blast shield.
Keywords: BURN, EXPLOSIVES, EXPLOSIVE MIXING, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301127437 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Explosives workers |