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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125176875 - Whitehall Leather Co
Inspection Information - Office: Mi Cet (Health)
Site Address:
Whitehall Leather Co
900 S Lake St
Whitehall, MI 49461
Mailing Address:
900 S Lake St, Whitehall, MI 49461
Union Status: Union
SIC:3111
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/20/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/28/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360480321 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $15,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,100 |
| Current Penalty | $15,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,100 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19101200 E02 | 10/15/1999 | 11/17/1999 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 12/15/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19101200 F05 | 10/15/1999 | 11/17/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/15/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 10/15/1999 | 11/17/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/15/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 40801014CC | 10/15/1999 | 11/17/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/15/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01002 | Serious | 3255213003 | 10/15/1999 | 11/17/1999 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 12/15/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01003A | Serious | 19100134 C | 10/15/1999 | 11/17/1999 | $875 | $875 | $0 | 12/15/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01003B | Serious | 19100134 H03 | 10/15/1999 | 11/17/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/15/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01004 | Serious | R440103 | 10/15/1999 | 10/21/1999 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 12/15/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01005 | Serious | 4081021502 | 10/15/1999 | 11/17/1999 | $1,225 | $1,225 | $0 | 12/15/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01006 | Serious | 3255110303 A III | 10/15/1999 | 11/17/1999 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 12/15/1999 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 4, 1999, Employee #1, a truck driver from Quality Carriers, Inc., was transferring sodium hydrosulfide into tanks of ferrous sulfate at Whitehall Leather Company. A chemical reaction occurred and hydrogen sulfide gas was generated and released into the workplace. Employee #1 was asphyxiated and died. At least three other employees from Whitehall Leather Company experienced varying degrees of symptoms from their exposure.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, CHEMICAL REACTION, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, TRUCK DRIVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125176875 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Truck drivers, heavy |