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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 121984132 - Boc Gases
Inspection Information - Office: Cincinnati Area Office
Site Address:
Boc Gases
1245 Mccook Ave.
Dayton, OH 45404
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2813
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/27/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/13/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361916745 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $42,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,000 |
| Current Penalty | $42,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 09/14/1999 | 10/08/1999 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100120 Q01 | 09/14/1999 | 10/08/1999 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 09/14/1999 | 10/08/1999 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100120 Q06 I | 09/14/1999 | 10/08/1999 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 E02 II | 09/14/1999 | 10/08/1999 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 09/14/1999 | 10/08/1999 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working in the small Urich building where nitrogen and other substances are used to fill compressed cylinders by a pressurized hosing systems connected to outside bulk storage tanks. Apparently when Employee #1 came to work and was alone, he found that the nitrogen hose had not been shut off the night before and had leaked out a large quantity of nitrogen. Employee #1 attempted to shut off this valve to the hose and was asphyxiated due to the displacement of oxygen in this room by the nitrogen leak. The shut-off valve for this bulk tank was also found partially open.
Keywords: LEAK, OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, ASPHYXIATED, COMPRESSED GAS, NITROGEN, SHUT-OFF VALVE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 121984132 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |