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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107694853 - Refractory Maintenance Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Syracuse Area Office
Site Address:
Refractory Maintenance Corporation
4524 Route 104, Po Box 98
Williamson, NY 14589
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1741
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/22/1999
Emphasis: S:Construction
Case Closed: 03/07/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100880475 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 13 | 1 | 14 | |||
| Current Violations | 13 | 1 | 14 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $24,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,750 |
| Current Penalty | $14,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,850 |
| 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 | 19100023 C01 | 06/29/1999 | 07/02/1999 | $600 | $1,000 | $0 | 07/20/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 C02 | 06/29/1999 | 07/02/1999 | $750 | $1,250 | $0 | 07/20/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 C04 | 06/29/1999 | 08/01/1999 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 07/20/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100146 C09 I | 06/29/1999 | 07/02/1999 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 07/20/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100146 C09 III | 06/29/1999 | 07/02/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/20/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 06/29/1999 | 07/17/1999 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 07/20/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 01006A | Serious | 19100146 K01 I | 06/29/1999 | 07/01/1999 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 07/20/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 8. | 01006B | Serious | 19100146 K01 II | 06/29/1999 | 08/01/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/20/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 9. | 01006C | Serious | 19100146 K01 III | 06/29/1999 | 07/01/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/20/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 10. | 01006D | Serious | 19100146 K01 IV | 06/29/1999 | 08/01/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/20/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 11. | 01007 | Serious | 19100146 K03 | 06/29/1999 | 07/02/1999 | $750 | $1,250 | $0 | 07/20/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 12. | 01008 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 06/29/1999 | 07/17/1999 | $750 | $1,250 | $0 | 07/20/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 13. | 01009 | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 06/29/1999 | 07/02/1999 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 07/20/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 14. | 01010 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 06/29/1999 | 07/17/1999 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 07/20/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 15. | 01011 | Serious | 19100147 D06 | 06/29/1999 | 07/02/1999 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 07/20/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 16. | 01012 | Serious | 19100147 F02 I | 06/29/1999 | 07/02/1999 | $750 | $1,250 | $0 | 07/20/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 17. | 01013 | Serious | 19101200 H | 06/29/1999 | 07/17/1999 | $750 | $1,250 | $0 | 07/20/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 18. | 02001 | Other | 19100146 E06 | 06/29/1999 | 07/17/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/20/1999 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was found, unconscious and not breathing, inside the cooling chamber of a brazing oven. He was transported to the hospital, where he died. He had climbed into the chamber to retrieve a cable that was attached to the conveyor belt. A nitrogen gas valve for the oven was found to be cracked open, suggesting that Employee #1 was overcome by the nitrogen-rich environment.
Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, ASPHYXIATED, VAPOR, OVEN, CONSTRUCTION, INHALATION, GAS, NITROGEN, VALVE, CHEMICAL VAPOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107694853 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Laborers, except construction |