Inspection 345498562 OPENED AUG 26, 2021Closed
18800 S Susana Rd, Compton, CA 90221 · Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Aug 10, 2021: Employee is injured by hot liquid eruption while mixing chem
At approximately 12:05 p.m. on August 10, 2021, Employee #1, a 15-year veteran at a chemical manufacturing facility, was mixing magnesium and calcium powder in a 3,500-gallon tank. While adding EDTA powder and liquid caustic soda (sodium hydroxide), the tank reached a temperature around 190 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon turning on the cooler, liquid erupted from a pressure relief valve, hitting Employee #1 on the shoulders, back, and head. He was initially taken to a clinic and transferred to Torrance Memorial Medical Center's burn unit, where he spent two nights. A Serious Accident Related citation was issued due to inadequate drainage from the pressure relief valve, which didn't prevent exposure in case of overflow.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3203(A)(5) |
Other-than-serious | $485 | $485 | Dec 10, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 5194(E)(1)(A) |
Other-than-serious | $485 | $485 | Dec 10, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 5194(G)(1) |
Other-than-serious | $485 | $485 | Dec 10, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 5163(B) |
Serious | $16,200 | $16,200 | Dec 10, 2021 | Final |