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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314864547 - Bal Inc Dba Servpro Of Westwood/W Beverly Hills
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Bal Inc Dba Servpro Of Westwood/W Beverly Hills
714 N. Rexford Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Mailing Address:
4807 W. 118th Pl., Hawthorne, CA 90250
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 238390/Other Building Finishing Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/15/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/13/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102763117 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $5,700 | $0 | $16,500 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $5,350 | $0 | $10,350 |
| 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 | 342 A | 07/15/2013 | 08/17/2013 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 08/01/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3395 F03 | 07/15/2013 | 08/17/2013 | $0 | $350 | $0 | 08/01/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5194 H01 | 07/15/2013 | 08/14/2013 | $350 | $350 | $0 | 08/01/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 5416 A | 07/15/2013 | 07/25/2013 | $5,000 | $10,800 | $0 | 08/01/2013 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:45 p.m. on February 21, 2013, Employee #1 was applying Kilz Odorless Primer Sealer Stain blocker (Part Number 10444, UPC Number 051652104448) in a closet. The product is described by the manufacturer as having vapors that may ignite explosively. The employee was unaware of the hazards associated with the product. Ventilation was inadequate in the work area and the product vapors exceeded the lower explosive limit. The employee was using the oil based aerosol sealer in an enclosed room and it explosively ignited. Employee #1 was transported to an area hospital, where he was treated for burns to his body. The employee remained hospitalized requiring surgery.
Keywords: BURN, VAPOR, VENTILATION, IGNITION SYSTEM, LUBRICATING FLUID, EXPLOSION, STORAGE AREA
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314864547 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Technicians, n.e.c. |