Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100414408 - W. R. Meadows Of Pa, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office
Site Address:
W. R. Meadows Of Pa, Inc.
2100 Monroe St., P.O. Box 2284
York, PA 17405
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3999
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/10/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/23/1986
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 360161038 | ||
Accident | 360161053 | ||
Referral | 901123117 | Yes |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
Initial Penalty | $960 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $960 |
Current Penalty | $830 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $830 |
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 | Serious | 5A0001 | 10/16/1986 | 10/21/1986 | $480 | $480 | $0 | - | ||
2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 10/16/1986 | 10/21/1986 | $175 | $240 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100252 A02 IIIB | 10/16/1986 | 10/21/1986 | $175 | $240 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100252 A02 IVA | 10/16/1986 | 10/21/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
5. | 01003C | Serious | 19100252 A02 IVC | 10/16/1986 | 10/21/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was opening or had just opened a horizontal water tank when its end broke open, releasing 6,000 gallons of 400 degree F asphalt. Employee #1 suffered second- and third-degree burns over 85 percent of his body. He died as a result of his burns and ensuing respiratory problems.
Keywords: BURN, RESPIRATORY, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HOT ASPHALT, TANK, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, ASPHALT, HIGH TEMPERATURE
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 100414408 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |