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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112386040 - Roanoke Belt, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Verona (Field Office) - Health 0355122
Site Address:
Roanoke Belt, Inc.
2708 Shenandoah Ave., Nw
Roanoke, VA 24023
Mailing Address:
2708 Shenandoah Avenue, Nw, Roanoke, VA 24023
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/18/1993
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/15/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360298244 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 10 | 18 | |||
| Current Violations | 8 | 10 | 18 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $8,325 | $602,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $610,325 |
| Current Penalty | $8,325 | $602,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $610,325 |
| 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 | Willful | 19100134 A02 | 03/19/1993 | 03/24/1993 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 03/24/1993 | 1 - State Lower Court | |
| 2. | 01002 | Willful | CNSP014603 D | 03/19/1993 | 03/24/1993 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 03/24/1993 | 1 - State Lower Court | |
| 3. | 01003 | Willful | CNSP014604 B | 03/19/1993 | 03/24/1993 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 03/24/1993 | 1 - State Lower Court | |
| 4. | 01004 | Willful | CNSP014605 B | 03/19/1993 | 03/24/1993 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 03/24/1993 | 1 - State Lower Court | |
| 5. | 01005 | Willful | CNSP014605 C | 03/19/1993 | 03/24/1993 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 03/24/1993 | 1 - State Lower Court | |
| 6. | 01006 | Willful | CNSP014606 A | 03/19/1993 | 03/24/1993 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 03/24/1993 | 1 - State Lower Court | |
| 7. | 01007 | Willful | CNSP014607 A | 03/19/1993 | 03/24/1993 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 03/24/1993 | 1 - State Lower Court | |
| 8. | 01008 | Willful | CNSP014608 A | 03/19/1993 | 03/24/1993 | $21,000 | $21,000 | $0 | 03/24/1993 | 1 - State Lower Court | |
| 9. | 01009 | Willful | CNSP014608 C | 03/19/1993 | 03/24/1993 | $21,000 | $21,000 | $0 | 03/24/1993 | 1 - State Lower Court | |
| 10. | 01010 | Willful | 19101000 A03 | 03/19/1993 | 03/24/1993 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 03/24/1993 | 1 - State Lower Court | |
| 11. | 02001 | Serious | 19100106 D02 I | 03/19/1993 | 03/24/1993 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 03/24/1993 | 1 - State Lower Court | |
| 12. | 02002 | Serious | CNSP014609 A 1 | 03/19/1993 | 03/24/1993 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 03/24/1993 | 1 - State Lower Court | |
| 13. | 02003 | Serious | CNSP014609 A 2 | 03/19/1993 | 03/24/1993 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 03/24/1993 | 1 - State Lower Court | |
| 14. | 02004 | Serious | CNSP014609 B | 03/19/1993 | 03/24/1993 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 03/24/1993 | 1 - State Lower Court | |
| 15. | 02005 | Serious | 19100178 L | 03/19/1993 | 04/06/1993 | $300 | $300 | $0 | 03/24/1993 | 1 - State Lower Court | |
| 16. | 02006A | Serious | 19100215 A04 | 03/19/1993 | 03/24/1993 | $300 | $300 | $0 | 03/24/1993 | 1 - State Lower Court | |
| 17. | 02006B | Serious | 19100215 B09 | 03/19/1993 | 03/24/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/24/1993 | 1 - State Lower Court | |
| 18. | 02007 | Serious | 19100219 C04 I | 03/19/1993 | 04/06/1993 | $225 | $225 | $0 | 03/24/1993 | 1 - State Lower Court | |
| 19. | 02008A | Serious | 19101200 F05 I | 03/19/1993 | 03/24/1993 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 03/24/1993 | 1 - State Lower Court | |
| 20. | 02008B | Serious | 19101200 F05 II | 03/19/1993 | 03/24/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/24/1993 | 1 - State Lower Court |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1, #2, and #3 were repairing the rubber lining inside an 18,000 gal storage tank. The employees were overcome by toluene vapors emitted from the glues and solvents used to repair the rubber lining. They were not wearing respiratory protection, and ventilation was not sufficient to provide adequate fresh make-up air in the tank. Employees #1, #2, and #3 were killed.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, REPAIR, VENTILATION, CONFINED SPACE, GLUE, WORK RULES, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, STORAGE TANK, TOLUENE, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112386040 | Fatality | Poisoning(Systemic) | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 2 | 112386040 | Fatality | Poisoning(Systemic) | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 3 | 112386040 | Fatality | Poisoning(Systemic) | Miscellaneous hand working occupations |