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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1195061.015 - Village Of Ruidoso - Waste Water Treatment Plant
Inspection Information - Office: State Of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Site Address:
Village Of Ruidoso - Waste Water Treatment Plant
26675 Hwy 70
Ruidoso, NM 88345
Mailing Address:
313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 221320/Sewage Treatment Facilities
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/13/2016
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/07/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1112187 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,000 |
| Current Penalty | $8,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,000 |
| 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 | 19100023 A05 | 01/11/2017 | 02/14/2017 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100132 A | 01/11/2017 | 01/31/2017 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 01/11/2017 | 01/31/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 7:45 a.m. on July 13, 2016, an employee was working at a municipal waste water treatment plant. He was starting his shift. At that time, coworkers noticed that foam was overflowing though the grates of the return-activated sludge well (RAS well). This well is part of a grease and water separator. The overflowing sludge lifted grating out of its place. The workers attempted to reposition that grating. The employee either stepped on an unsecure grate and fell into the RAS well, or he fell through unstable grating and was sucked into the RAS well. He was asphyxiated.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Drown, Fall, Floor Opening, Grating, Unguarded Fl Opening, Unsecured Panel, Walking Surface, Waste Proc Fac, Water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1195061.015 | 54 | M | Fatality |