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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1212212.015 - Apeks, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Columbus Area Office
Site Address:
Apeks, Llc
150 Commerce Blvd.
Johnstown, OH 43031
Mailing Address:
150 Commerce Blvd., Johnstown, OH 43031
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 333241
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/22/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 11/20/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1183825 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1220625 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $27,443 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $27,443 |
| Current Penalty | $17,838 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,838 |
| 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 | Serious | 5A0001 | 07/21/2017 | 08/02/2017 | $5,767 | $8,873 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100132 A | 07/21/2017 | 08/02/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100101 B | 07/21/2017 | 08/02/2017 | $5,767 | $8,873 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 07/21/2017 | 08/02/2017 | $3,502 | $5,387 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19101030 C01 I | 07/21/2017 | 08/02/2017 | $2,802 | $4,310 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19101030 F02 I | 07/21/2017 | 08/04/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01004C | Serious | 19101030 G02 I | 07/21/2017 | 08/02/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:15 p.m. on February 15, 2017, an employee opened the carbon dioxide cylinder valve to transfer gas into a small five liter stainless vessel in order to check for leaks. The employee attempted to tighten the brass nut on the vessel end cap when the nut stripped and it exploded, showering the employee with flying metal pieces. The employee was struck in the face and received multiple injuries to include a fracture nose, two fractured eye sockets, and multiple lacerations. The employee was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: Air Pressure, Compressed Gas, Explosion, Flying Object, Fracture, Laceration, Nose, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1212212.015 | 19 | M | Hospitalized injury | Welders and cutters |