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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119742047 - Romic Environmental Technologies
Inspection Information - Office: Foster City District Office
Site Address:
Romic Environmental Technologies
2081 Bay Road
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2869
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/11/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/11/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362301772 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 8 | 13 | ||
| Current Violations | 4 | 2 | 7 | 13 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $3,745 | $100,000 | $0 | $1,770 | $0 | $105,515 |
| Current Penalty | $4,025 | $100,000 | $0 | $1,490 | $0 | $105,515 |
| 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 | Other | 5144 F01 | 08/11/1995 | 09/13/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/07/1995 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5192 P01 | 08/11/1995 | 09/13/1995 | $560 | $560 | $0 | 09/07/1995 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5157 D05 | 08/11/1995 | 08/21/1995 | $280 | $280 | $0 | 09/07/1995 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 5157 F | 08/11/1995 | 09/13/1995 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 09/07/1995 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5157 I03 | 08/11/1995 | 09/13/1995 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 09/07/1995 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 5157 E02 | 08/11/1995 | 09/13/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/07/1995 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 3210 A | 08/11/1995 | 09/13/1995 | $280 | $280 | $0 | 09/07/1995 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 3270 B | 08/11/1995 | 09/13/1995 | $280 | $280 | $0 | 09/07/1995 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 9. | 02001 | Serious | 5157 D03 | 08/11/1995 | 08/21/1995 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $0 | 09/07/1995 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 10. | 03001 | Serious | 5157 I04 | 08/11/1995 | 08/21/1995 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $0 | 09/07/1995 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 11. | 04001 | Serious | 5162 B | 08/11/1995 | 08/21/1995 | $935 | $935 | $0 | 09/07/1995 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 12. | 05001 | Willful | 5157 K | 08/11/1995 | 08/21/1995 | $37,500 | $37,500 | $0 | 09/07/1995 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 13. | 06001 | Willful | 5144 B | 08/11/1995 | 08/16/1995 | $62,500 | $62,500 | $0 | 09/07/1995 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, employed by a hazardous waste company at an off-site rail car cleaning operation, was cleaning a railroad tank car containing sludge with volatile organics and heavy metals (hazardous waste). A coworker, a confined space attendant/superintendent, was on the platform. Another coworker was on the ground monitoring the equipment. Employee #1 was using a Willson PD full face respirator with a five minute bottle. He lost air supply and was pulled out by the superintendent. Employee #1 suffered injury to the central nervous system due to hypoxia. The respirator's air supply was improperly operated and the coupling, which failed, had been taped.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, CONFINED SPACE, INADEQUATE MAINT, RAILROAD TANK CAR, WORK RULES, CLEANING, SCBA, HAZARDOUS WASTE, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119742047 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |