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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112116199 - International Rectifier Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
International Rectifier Corp
330 Kansas St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
Mailing Address:
233 Kansas St., El Segundo, CA 90245
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3677
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/10/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/27/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361277932 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 461 C | 05/17/1991 | 06/11/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 25000007 A | 05/17/1991 | 06/11/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3660 A | 05/19/1991 | 06/11/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3661 C | 05/17/1991 | 06/11/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 4650 E | 05/17/1991 | 06/11/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 5194 H02 E | 05/17/1991 | 06/11/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 5533 B | 05/17/1991 | 06/11/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was a wafer lab operator in the etching department of a semiconductor manufacturer. Under clean room conditions, the wafers are placed in a basket, then dipped and agitated in acid for several minutes; the employee's hands do not touch the acid. During her shift, Employee #1 dipped wafers in acid and also poured three 1-gallon bottles of acid into mixing compartments. At the end of her shift, Employee #1's right hand and fingers began to hurt. She contacted her employer, who sent her to the company's medical clinic, where she was treated for acid burns. Employee #1 was hospitalized for 6 days before returning to restricted work. At the time of the accident, she was wearing personal protective equipment consisting of acid resistant gloves, a plastic smock, and a full face shield along with a clean room suit.
Keywords: CAUSTIC, ETCHING OPERATION, CHEMICAL BURN, SKIN, HAND, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112116199 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Technicians, n.e.c. |