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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115071045 - Rees Associates Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Rees Associates Inc.
1800 S.W. 2nd Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Mailing Address:
1800 S.W. 2nd Street, P.O. Box 831, Des Moines, IA 50309
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7319
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/03/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/28/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360203863 | ||
| Complaint | 77517019 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 15 | 8 | 23 | |||
| Current Violations | 8 | 13 | 21 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $22,792 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 | $0 | $31,792 |
| Current Penalty | $8,777 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 | $0 | $10,877 |
| 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 | 19100036 B04 | 01/17/1995 | 01/20/1995 | $1,200 | $1,295 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100038 A01 | 01/17/1995 | 03/06/1995 | $1,200 | $2,590 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100038 B01 | 01/17/1995 | 03/06/1995 | $1,200 | $2,590 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 19100038 B03 | 01/17/1995 | 01/20/1995 | $0 | $777 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | 19100106 D03 I | 01/17/1995 | 03/06/1995 | $700 | $1,813 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | 19100106 D03 II | 01/17/1995 | 03/06/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01006A | Serious | 19100106 E09 I | 01/17/1995 | 03/06/1995 | $777 | $777 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01006B | Serious | 19100106 E09 II | 01/17/1995 | 03/06/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01006C | Serious | 19100106 E09 III | 01/17/1995 | 03/06/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01007 | Serious | 19100110 B06 VI | 01/17/1995 | 01/20/1995 | $777 | $777 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 11. | 01008 | Other | 19100147 C01 | 01/17/1995 | 04/17/1995 | $0 | $2,590 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01009 | Serious | 19100157 C01 | 01/17/1995 | 01/20/1995 | $700 | $777 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 01010 | Other | 19100157 C04 | 01/17/1995 | 01/20/1995 | $0 | $777 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 14. | 01011 | Other | 19100165 B04 | 01/17/1995 | 01/20/1995 | $0 | $1,813 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 15. | 01012 | Serious | 19100165 B05 | 01/17/1995 | 01/20/1995 | $1,200 | $1,813 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 16. | 01013A | Serious | 19100178 K01 | 01/17/1995 | 01/20/1995 | $1,800 | $1,813 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 17. | 01013B | Serious | 19100178 L | 01/17/1995 | 01/20/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 18. | 01013C | Serious | 19100178 M02 | 01/17/1995 | 01/20/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 19. | 01013D | Serious | 19100178 M04 | 01/17/1995 | 01/20/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 20. | 01013E | Serious | 19100178 M05 III | 01/17/1995 | 01/20/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 21. | 01013F | Serious | 19100178 N10 | 01/17/1995 | 01/20/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 22. | 01013G | Serious | 19100178 O02 | 01/17/1995 | 01/20/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 23. | 01013H | Serious | 19100178 O06 | 01/13/1995 | 01/18/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 24. | 01014 | Other | 1200003 1 | 01/17/1995 | 05/30/1995 | $0 | $1,813 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 25. | 01015 | Other | 1200004 1 | 01/17/1995 | 02/03/1995 | $0 | $777 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 26. | 02001A | Other | 19100024 B | 01/17/1995 | 01/20/1995 | $0 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 27. | 02001B | Other | 19100024 F | 01/19/1995 | 01/24/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 28. | 02001C | Other | 19100024 H | 01/17/1995 | 01/20/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 29. | 02002 | Other | 19100141 A05 | 01/17/1995 | 04/17/1995 | $700 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 30. | 02003 | Other | 19100141 C01 I | 01/17/1995 | 01/20/1995 | $700 | $700 | $0 | - | ||
| 31. | 02004 | Other | 19100151 C | 01/17/1995 | 03/06/1995 | $700 | $700 | $0 | - | ||
| 32. | 02005 | Other | 40002 1 | 01/17/1995 | 03/06/1995 | $0 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 33. | 02006 | Other | 40005 2 | 01/17/1995 | 03/06/1995 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 34. | 02007 | Other | 40005 3 | 01/17/1995 | 03/06/1995 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 35. | 02008 | Other | 40008 | 01/17/1995 | 01/20/1995 | $700 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 18, 1994, Employees #1 through #3 were overcome by carbon monoxide poisoning while performing bulk mail "blending" operations at a temporary job site. The warehouse had been outfitted with two Reddy portable kerosene heaters (100,000 Btu), which had a warning label stating "Death or serious injury may result from carbon monoxide poisoning." The shift started at 3:00 p.m. At 5:00 p.m., Employee #1 was rendered unconscious and was transported by private vehicle to the hospital. Operations continued at the job site. The hospital staff alerted the fire emergency rescue unit, which arrived at the site by 5:50 p.m. Paramedics screened all the remaining employees, about 17 out of 24, for carbon monoxide poisoning. Employees #2 and #3 were determined to have the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning and were transported to the hospital by the fire rescue unit. At about 6:20 p.m., the remaining employees were released from work and sent home. The hospital used hyperbaric chambers to treat Employees #1 through #3. The chambers enhance oxygen absorption rates.
Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, WORK RULES, INHALATION, OVEREXPOSURE, CARBON MONOXIDE, HEATER, POISONING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115071045 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Laborers, except construction |