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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 11986668 - Chevrolet Motor Div
Inspection Information - Office: Syracuse Area Office
Site Address:
Chevrolet Motor Div
Roosevelt Town Box 460
Massena, NY 13662
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3365
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice:
Ownership:
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/02/1975
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/02/1976
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 16 | 16 | ||||
| Current Violations | 16 | 16 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $365 | $0 | $365 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 | 19100212 A05 | 10/16/1975 | 11/04/1975 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01003 | Other | 19100037 Q05 | 10/16/1975 | 11/19/1975 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01004 | Other | 19100242 B | 10/16/1975 | 10/20/1975 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01005 | Other | 19100215 B09 | 10/16/1975 | 10/20/1975 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01006 | Other | 19100252 A02 VB7 | 10/16/1975 | 10/20/1975 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01007 | Other | 19100212 B | 10/16/1975 | 10/27/1975 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01008 | Other | 19100024 H | 10/16/1975 | 11/04/1975 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01009 | Other | 19100179 B05 | 10/16/1975 | 11/04/1975 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01010 | Other | 19100309 A 011022 | 10/16/1975 | 10/27/1975 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01011 | Other | 19100309 A 004004 | 10/16/1975 | 10/27/1975 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 01013 | Other | 19100022 A01 | 10/16/1975 | 10/27/1975 | $30 | $30 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 01014 | Other | 19100023 A03 | 10/16/1975 | 11/19/1975 | $30 | $30 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 01015 | Other | 19100212 A01 | 10/16/1975 | 11/19/1975 | $40 | $40 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 01016 | Other | 19100023 C01 | 10/16/1975 | 11/19/1975 | $105 | $105 | $0 | - | ||
| 15. | 01017 | Other | 19100024 B | 10/16/1975 | 11/19/1975 | $95 | $95 | $0 | - | ||
| 16. | 01018 | Other | 19100212 A03 II | 10/16/1975 | 11/19/1975 | $0 | $65 | $0 | 11/15/1975 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
On May 2, 1994, Employees #1 and #2 were assigned to change gas cylinders at an acute care hospital where on-site sterilization of surgical instruments is conducted using ethylene oxide (EtO) gas mixed with freon. When Central Services called Plant Management to change the EtO cylinders only, Employees #1 and #2 thought there was a mistake in the request and responded to the site to change tanks. They were not trained in the procedure for changing EtO tanks. Two attempts were made to turn off the tanks to remove them from the area before the two employees stated that they did not have the proper tools to remove the tanks. They learned of their exposure from the Central Service Manager after she heard alarms sounding in the main hall and entered the area to inform all employees to leave. Employees #1 and #2 were exposed to EtO gas through inhalation and skin absorption. They were sent to the county emergency room for treatment and documentation of exposure after reporting the incident to their supervisor.
Keywords: LEAK, MAINTENANCE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, FREON, SKIN, TANK, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11986668 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cancer | Construction laborers | ||
| 2 | 11986668 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cancer | Construction laborers |