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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100336163 - Lancaster Coatings
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Lancaster Coatings
Jernigan St. Across From Tollesan Lumber Company
Perry, GA 31069
Mailing Address:
1084 Crooked Creek Road S.E., Eatonton, GA 31024
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/07/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/07/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360144372 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $140 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $140 |
| Current Penalty | $100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100134 D02 II | 03/24/1986 | 04/02/1986 | $100 | $140 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100134 E03 I | 03/24/1986 | 03/27/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS SANDBLASTING INSIDE A 1,620 CUBIC FOOT RAIL CAR COMPARTMENT. AN OIL HOSE CAME LOOSE ON THE DAVEY AIR COMPRESSOR, S/N 35808. THE EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING AN AIRLINE RESPIRATOR WITH AN ABRASIVE BLASTING HOOD. THE OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE RAILCAR TO CHECK ON EMPLOYEE #1 AND FOUND HIM UNCONSCIOUS. EMPLOYEE #1'S LOWER DENTURES WERE FOUND LODGED IN HIS THROAT AT THE HOSPITAL. HE DIED 7 DAYS LATER DUE TO CEREBRAL ANOXIA, WITH BRAIN DEATH SECONDARY TO ASPHYXIATION.
Keywords: AIR LINE RESPIRATOR, ASPHYXIATED, CONFINED SPACE, ABRASIVE BLASTING, RAILROAD TANK CAR, SANDBLASTING, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100336163 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |