Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1112158.015 - Wa317937532 - Pacific Hide & Fur Depot Dba Pacific Hide &
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Spokane Service Location, Spokane, Wa
Site Address:
Wa317937532 - Pacific Hide & Fur Depot Dba Pacific Hide &
1114 N Ralph
Spokane, WA 99214
Mailing Address:
5 River Dr South, Great Falls, MT 59405
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 423930/Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/20/2016
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/01/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1013646 | ||
| Inspection | 1087019 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,600 |
| Current Penalty | $6,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,600 |
| 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 | 296-800-14025 | 02/05/2016 | 08/13/2015 | $3,300 | $3,300 | $0 | 02/29/2016 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 296-800-14020 | 02/05/2016 | 08/13/2015 | $3,300 | $3,300 | $0 | 02/29/2016 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 9:45 p.m. on August 12, 2015, five employees were taken to the hospital after a chlorine tank was crushed by a compactor/shreading maching and a yellow cloud came out. Four employees were admitted and one released. One of the admitted employees received cardiac arrest and died. Employees of other nearby businesses were also affected. Multiple emergency agencies responded.
Keywords: Cardiac Arrest, Chlorine, Inhalation, Respiratory
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1112158.015 | 52 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation not reported | |
| 2 | 1112158.015 | 58 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation not reported | |
| 3 | 1112158.015 | 32 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation not reported | |
| 4 | 1112158.015 | 44 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported | |
| 5 | 1112158.015 | 56 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation not reported |
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