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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316981406 - Mcm Fabricators, Inc. Dba Global Fabricators
Inspection Information - Office: Bakersfield District Office
Site Address:
Mcm Fabricators, Inc. Dba Global Fabricators
720 Commerce Way
Shafter, CA 93263
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3441
NAICS: 332312/Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/17/2014
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/20/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102859592 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,820 | $0 | $6,820 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,150 | $0 | $5,150 |
| 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 | 06/12/2014 | 07/07/2014 | $3,750 | $5,000 | $0 | 06/24/2014 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3395 F03 | 06/12/2014 | 07/07/2014 | $280 | $280 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 1743 J | 06/12/2014 | 07/07/2014 | $0 | $420 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 1743 L | 06/12/2014 | 07/07/2014 | $560 | $560 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 4650 P | 06/12/2014 | 07/07/2014 | $560 | $560 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on December 13, 2013, Employee #1, a 40-year-old male, welder with Mcm Fabricators Inc. Dba Global Fabricators., was performing the routine task of prepping steel using a grinder. Employee #1 was working by himself on the first level of an oil rig platform sub-base. Another Fitter/Welder was working on the second level of the platform and the crew supervisor was working on the second level of the platform. Employee #1 was using a grinder and was standing inside a recessed box, where the oxygen acetylene torch hoses were also present. A leak from the acetylene hose provided the fuel source and a spark from the grinder provided the ignition source for a flash fire to occur. This fire resulted in serious burns to Employee #1's legs and feet. Employee #1 was transported by ambulance to an occupational physician and from there was transported to the Grossman Burn Center at San Joaquin Community Hospital in Bakersfield. Employee #1 was admitted to the hospital for ten-days for burn injuries. The investigation concluded that fire occurred due to a defective splice on the acetylene hose that allowed the acetylene leak causing a fire and the serious injury. The facility involved in the incident was a 114-person business engaged in the fabrication of industrial steel items. The injured employee #1 had been working there for seven years performing duties of a welder, including preparing steel before hot work began.
Keywords: BURN, GRINDER, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WELDING, GAS, WELDING CABLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316981406 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Welders and cutters |