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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 122029580 - Trans-Mix, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
Trans-Mix, Inc.
3311 Farmersville Road
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3273
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/06/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/25/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360918122 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 |
| 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 | 03/07/1996 | 04/09/1996 | $125 | $750 | $0 | 04/16/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 03/07/1996 | 04/09/1996 | $125 | $750 | $0 | 04/16/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100023 C02 | 03/07/1996 | 04/09/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/16/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100132 A | 03/07/1996 | 04/09/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/16/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01003A | Serious | 19100146 C04 | 03/07/1996 | 03/15/1996 | $250 | $1,500 | $0 | 04/16/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01003B | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 03/07/1996 | 03/15/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/16/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 02001 | Other | 19100219 D01 | 03/07/1996 | 03/25/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/16/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 02002 | Other | 19100219 E03 | 03/07/1996 | 03/15/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/16/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 02003 | Other | 19100147 C01 | 03/07/1996 | 04/09/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/16/1996 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were attempting to ignite a natural gas furnace. On the first attempt, the unit failed to ignite. On the second try, the front of the furnace blew off and struck Employee #1 in the head and chest, killing him. Employee #2, who was positioned beside the unit, suffered neck sprain from the explosion.
Keywords: CHEST, FURNACE, HEAD, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, NATURAL GAS, EXPLOSION, NECK, STRUCK BY, SPRAIN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122029580 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 122029580 | Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported |