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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104656806 - City Of Reno-Public Works Dept
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Reno 0953210
Site Address:
City Of Reno-Public Works Dept
2500 E 2nd St
Reno, NV 89502
Mailing Address:
P O Box 1900, Reno, NV 89505
Union Status: Union
SIC:9511
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/30/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/10/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360242150 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,840 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,840 |
| Current Penalty | $384 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $384 |
| 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 | 19260021 B0600001 | 12/28/1989 | 12/31/1989 | $128 | $1,280 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19260103 A01 | 01/17/1990 | 12/31/1989 | $128 | $1,280 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19260103 C01 | 12/28/1989 | 12/31/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19260800 B01 | 12/28/1989 | 12/31/1989 | $128 | $1,280 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19260800 J01 IA | 12/28/1989 | 12/31/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01003C | Serious | 19260800 J01 IIA | 12/31/1989 | 12/31/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1, #2, #3, and #4 were exposed to chemical fumes and gases while cleaning a manhole after repair of a collapsed sewer line. The manhole was approximately 8 to 10 ft deep and about 3 ft in diameter. The employees were using hand tools such as shovels and buckets. Employees #1 through #4 suffered dizziness, nausea, headaches, bleeding stomachs, and diarrhea. Employee #1 was hospitalized. No respirators, gas monitors, or evacuation procedures were in place; however, they did have raincoats, safety glasses, gloves, and rubber boots. The employer had supplied respirators, gas monitors, and harnesses for escape, but the evidence indicated that no training had been given to the employees.
Keywords: CONFINED SPACE, PPE, HEADACHE, CLEANING, NAUSEA, TOXIC FUMES, MANHOLE, OVEREXPOSURE, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104656806 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Construction trades, n.e.c. | ||
| 2 | 104656806 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Construction trades, n.e.c. | ||
| 3 | 104656806 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Construction trades, n.e.c. | ||
| 4 | 104656806 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Construction trades, n.e.c. |