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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115593717 - Disposal Control Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Arizona Division Of Occupational Safety And Health (Adosh)
Site Address:
Disposal Control Service, Inc.
3737 E Bonanza Way
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Mailing Address:
888 W Illini St, Phoenix, AZ 85041
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/18/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/08/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360184998 | ||
| Referral | 900134644 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100120 B03 | 11/30/1992 | 12/21/1992 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 12/10/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100120 E02 | 11/30/1992 | 12/21/1992 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 12/10/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100120 J02 VI | 11/30/1992 | 12/03/1992 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 12/10/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a sales representative for a hazardous waste disposal company, was attempting to take a sample from an overpak drum. The 85 gallon overpak drum contained a 55 gallon drum that had been inserted upside down when it was discovered to be leaking. This drum handling had been performed by the generator of the hazardous waste that was to be sampled for a chemical profile. Employee #1 was not cautious when he loosened the bung or ring to release excess internal pressure from the drum. He had vigorously cranked the 5/8 in. bolt about five turns when the open head top of the 85 gallon drum explosively released its pressure and the top flipped up into his face. Employee #1 sustained a concussion, facial fractures, and facial lacerations.
Keywords: COVER, DRUM, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, HAZARDOUS WASTE, CONCUSSION, INATTENTION, FRACTURE, HIGH PRESSURE, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115593717 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Sales representatives, mining, mfg., & wholesale |