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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 121976237 - Ross Incineration Services Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
Ross Incineration Services Inc.
36790 Giles Rd.
Grafton, OH 44044
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/09/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/23/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 76724236 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,973 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,973 |
| 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 | 19100120 G03 I | 12/07/1994 | 12/12/1994 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | 02/24/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100106 E06 | 12/07/1994 | 07/19/1995 | $1,973 | $2,750 | $0 | 02/24/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100120 J02 IV | 12/07/1994 | 12/27/1994 | $0 | $2,750 | $0 | 02/24/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100120 J02 VI | 12/07/1994 | 12/27/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/24/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19100132 A | 12/07/1994 | 12/12/1994 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was preparing a 55-gallon drum of spent chemicals for incineration when the lid of the drum popped open due to internal pressure and sprayed the chemical on him. Vapors apparently spread to the incinerator wall and ignited due to its approximately 450 degrees F temperature. incinerator wall temperature. A fireball engulfed Employee #1 and ignited his clothing. Employee #1 suffered third-degree burns.
Keywords: BURN, HEAT, VAPOR, FIRE, INCINERATOR, PRESSURE RELEASE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 121976237 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |