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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1163720.015 - Luke'S Tire & Auto Repair, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Syracuse Area Office
Site Address:
Luke'S Tire & Auto Repair, Inc.
206 Park Street
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
Mailing Address:
206 Park Street, Tupper Lake, NY 12986
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811111/General Automotive Repair
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/31/2016
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/17/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1113060 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. | 01001A | Other | 19101200 E01 | 09/06/2016 | 10/11/2016 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Other | 19101200 G01 | 09/06/2016 | 10/11/2016 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Other | 19101200 H01 | 09/06/2016 | 10/11/2016 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 12:30 a.m. on February 12, 2016, an employee was found dead at his father-in-law's home, in the evening after work. Earlier that day, the employee was replacing a ball joint on a truck. An acetylene torch was used to warm up the existing joint, and smoke was generated from the heating of grease, lubricant, rubber, etc., on the ball joint. The employee breathed in the smoke/fumes. Per the autopsy report, the cause of death was: "Cardiac dysrhythmia resulting in tracheobronchial and pulmonary parenchymal hemorrhage and edema due to inhalation of noxious fumes".
Keywords: Acetylene Torch, Smoke Inhalation, Toxic Atmosphere
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1163720.015 | 24 | M | Fatality | Automobile mechanics |