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Inspection: 102053543 - Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall
Inspection Information - Office: Nevada Las Vegas
Site Address:
Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall
2200 S Casino Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89029
Mailing Address:
P O Box 664, Laughlin, NV 89029
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7011
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/24/1988
Emphasis:
Close Case:09/06/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360764526 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 618037501 | 06/13/1988 | 06/13/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
An employee of Pioneer Hotel and Gambling Hall was cleaning a concrete floor with a lime scale remover that contained phosphoric and hydrochloric acids. When he accidentally knocked over a one gallon container of chlorine bleach and the mixture of chemicals gave off chlorine vapors (gas). Employees #1 through #6 were exposed to the toxic fumes, resulting in minor inhalation burns of the throat and lungs. All but Employee #2 were hospitalized.
Keywords:throat, ventilation, bleach, work rules, cleaning, inhalation, chlorine, chemical burn, spill, toxic fumes
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102053543 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Kitchen workers, food preparation | ||
| 2 | 102053543 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Kitchen workers, food preparation | ||
| 3 | 102053543 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Supervisors, food preparation & service occupation | ||
| 4 | 102053543 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Cooks, except short order | ||
| 5 | 102053543 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Supervisors, food preparation & service occupation | ||
| 6 | 102053543 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Kitchen workers, food preparation |