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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123781577 - Matheson Gas Products
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Matheson Gas Products
2020 North 10th Street
Paducah, KY 42001
Mailing Address:
932 Paterson Plank Road, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5169
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/04/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/25/1996
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,375 |
| Current Penalty | $9,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,375 |
| 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 Q01 | 10/08/1996 | 11/05/1996 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100120 Q03 IV | 10/08/1996 | 10/12/1996 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100120 Q03 VI | 10/08/1996 | 10/15/1996 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100120 Q06 | 10/08/1996 | 10/12/1996 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100120 Q09 I | 10/08/1996 | 10/12/1996 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was checking his cylinder, which had a yoke or clamp-around pressure relief device. When he loosened the clamp, gas escaped directly onto him. Employee #2 was standing adjacent to Employee #1. When Employee #1 collapsed, Employee #2 went to get a respirator (SCBA), but he was also overcome. They were both hospitalized. Neither employee was wearing appropriate ppe (SCBA).
Keywords: PPE, WORK RULES, GAS, SCBA, AIR CONTAMINATION, TOXIC FUMES, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123781577 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported |