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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316346758 - Flatiron West Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Flatiron West Inc
Westbound 60 Fwy Onramp Nogales St Exit
City Of Industry, CA 91714
Mailing Address:
17788 Rowland St., City Of Industry, CA 91748
Union Status: Union
SIC:1611
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/06/2013
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/01/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102717980 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 3329 B | 09/06/2013 | 09/16/2013 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On March 29, 2013, Employee #1 was assisting a coworker with repairing bursting pipes at the Batch Plant. The pipe joint where was made with a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) male adapter and an aluminum based cam locking female coupler. PVC had characteristics of being susceptible to heat distortion and has a melting temperature of 176 degrees F. The employee was sprayed by hot water from a burst pipe connection. Employee #1 was transported to an area hospital, where he was treated for third degree burns to his body. The employee remained hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, HEAT, REPAIR, PIPE, POLYVINYL CHLORIDE, HOT WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316346758 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |