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Inspection: 105503676 - Synair Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Chattanooga Office - Health
Site Address:
Synair Corp
2003 Amnicola Hwy.
Chattanooga, TN 37406
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 5269, Chattanooga, TN 37406
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2821
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/18/1987
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/31/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360285407 | ||
| Complaint | 71599708 | Yes | |
| Referral | 900802570 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,260 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,260 |
| Current Penalty | $1,260 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,260 |
| 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 B01 | 01/20/1988 | 03/21/1988 | $420 | $420 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100134 B02 | 01/20/1988 | 03/21/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100134 B03 | 01/20/1988 | 03/21/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100134 B07 | 01/20/1988 | 03/21/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01002A | Serious | 19100134 D02 I | 01/20/1988 | 02/19/1988 | $420 | $420 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01002B | Serious | 19100134 D02 II | 01/20/1988 | 02/19/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01003A | Serious | 19100134 E03 | 01/20/1988 | 03/21/1988 | $420 | $420 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01003B | Serious | 19100134 E03 I | 01/20/1988 | 02/19/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01003C | Serious | 19100134 E03 III | 01/20/1988 | 03/22/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 10. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 E01 II | 01/20/1988 | 03/21/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 02002 | Other | 19101200 F04 I | 01/20/1988 | 02/19/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 entered a tank (confined space) containing 1,1,1-trichloroethane and was overcome by the toxic fumes. Employee #2, a management official who attempted to rescue him, had to be dragged from the tank after he was also overcome. Employee #1 died of asphyxia. The protective respiratory equipment used for this operation was the wrong type for use in a confined space. The workplace atmosphere was not tested prior to entry, and safety harnesses and lifelines were not available.
Keywords: TRICHLOROETHANE, ASPHYXIATED, PPE, WORK RULES, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, SCBA, OVEREXPOSURE, TANK, CONFINED SPACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105503676 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Managers and administrators, n.e.c | ||
| 2 | 105503676 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Laborers, except construction |