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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 121934459 - Genie Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
Genie Co.
2850 Gilchrist Road Bldg 9&10
Akron, OH 44305
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3669
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/19/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/01/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361848526 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $15,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,950 |
| Current Penalty | $5,475 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,475 |
| 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 | 19100151 A | 02/01/1996 | 02/06/1996 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100157 G01 | 02/01/1996 | 03/05/1996 | $850 | $1,700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19101000 A02 | 02/01/1996 | 02/06/1996 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19101000 E | 02/01/1996 | 02/06/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19101030 F01 I | 02/01/1996 | 02/06/1996 | $1,063 | $2,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19101030 G02 I | 02/01/1996 | 02/06/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 H | 02/01/1996 | 03/05/1996 | $1,062 | $2,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
After work on November 1, 1995, Employee #1 sought medical attention. Although he is a non-smoker, his carboxyhemoglobin level was 11 percent. He informed the employer the next day. Several other employees then went to various hospital emergency rooms. Employees #1 through #12 were admitted and treated overnight. Some of the employees were given hypobaric treatment. Their carboxyhemoglobin levels were 10 percent to 16.7 percent. The employer did carbon monoxide monitoring and found levels to be 85 to 132 ppm in and around the production area. Heaters were inspected and two were taken out of service until repaired. Lift truck tailpipes were tested and adjusted. Four propane lift trucks were replaced with electric trucks. Fresh air is provided through overhead doors and pedestal. Eight hour TWA carbon monoxide levels were measured at 1 to 10 ppm. There is now a related 11(c) case for an employee terminated for excessive absenteeism due to another incident of high carboxyhemoglobin levels in December.
Keywords: AIR CONTAMINATION, CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN, OVEREXPOSURE, CARBON MONOXIDE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 121934459 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Assemblers | ||
| 2 | 121934459 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Assemblers | ||
| 3 | 121934459 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Assemblers | ||
| 4 | 121934459 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Assemblers | ||
| 5 | 121934459 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Assemblers | ||
| 6 | 121934459 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Assemblers | ||
| 7 | 121934459 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Assemblers | ||
| 8 | 121934459 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Assemblers | ||
| 9 | 121934459 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Assemblers | ||
| 10 | 121934459 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Assemblers | ||
| 11 | 121934459 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Assemblers | ||
| 12 | 121934459 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Assemblers |