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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310200258 - Alcastco, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Alcastco, Inc.
9180 San Fernando Rd.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3363
NAICS: 331521/Aluminum Die-Casting Foundries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/25/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/23/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102538618 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,050 | $0 | $0 | $420 | $0 | $4,470 |
| Current Penalty | $1,350 | $0 | $0 | $225 | $0 | $1,575 |
| 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 A04 | 06/19/2008 | 06/24/2008 | $225 | $420 | $0 | 07/08/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3382 A | 06/19/2008 | 06/24/2008 | $1,350 | $4,050 | $0 | 07/08/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately at 7:00 a.m. on January 31, 2008, Employee #1 was transferring molten aluminum alloy from the furnace of a Casting Die Machine Number 5 into a metal pig, using a ladle. The pig was not stored at the heated area and was wet. Employee #1 was charging molten aluminum alloy into a cold pig, which caused a violent reaction. Employee #1 was splashed with molten alloy and sustained second and third degree burns and was transported to the Sherman Oaks Burn Center for treatment. of ALCASTCO, Incorporated, located in Sun Valley, CA.
Keywords: BURN, FURNACE, LADLE, CASTING DIE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310200258 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Molding and casting machine operators |