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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112986476 - Waste Recovery Solutions, Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office
Site Address:
Waste Recovery Solutions, Incorporated
343 King Street
Myerstown, PA 17067
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 562211/Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/13/2004
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/19/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100570324 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $5,700 |
| Current Penalty | $1,400 | $0 | $0 | $800 | $0 | $2,200 |
| 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 | 19100037 A02 | 05/17/2004 | 05/20/2004 | $1,400 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100120 Q01 | 05/17/2004 | 06/19/2004 | $700 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 05/17/2004 | 05/20/2004 | $100 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 20, 2003, employees were shredding drums of waste ink and vinyl records, and mixing them with oily debris in the processing pit, when a fire and explosion occurred. Employee #1 and a coworker were working in a second story office area when the window overlooking the pit area blew-out, blocking access to the front exit for Employee #1. Employee #1 was trapped by the fire and died. The other means of egress from the office led to the processing area where the fire originated.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, OFFICE AREA, FIRE, EXPLOSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112986476 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |