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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125180042 - Gottsche Rehabilitation Center
Inspection Information - Office: Wyoming Department Of Workforce Services - Osha Division
Site Address:
Gottsche Rehabilitation Center
148 E. Arapahoe
Thermopolis, WY 82443
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8331
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/20/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/26/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362318040 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 |
| Current Penalty | $240 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $240 |
| 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 | GN210008 A | 06/30/1994 | 06/30/1994 | $240 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | GN090001 A | 06/30/1994 | 06/30/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Other | GN210005 A | 06/30/1994 | 06/30/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was spraying weeds with a ground sterilizer on his and his employer's property on a weekend. The chemical used to sterilize the ground did not require an applicator's license. Employee #1 was not wearing the personal protective equipment recommended on the chemical's MSDS. According to the MSDS, Employee #1 was to wear a cartridge respirator with an organic vapor cartridge, chemical goggles or face shield, and a long-sleeved shirt. Employee #1 was not trained regarding the hazardous chemicals in the workplace by the employer. Three days after his exposure to the chemical Employee #1 became very ill. Approximately 3 weeks later, he died of acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Keywords: PPE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, UNTRAINED, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125180042 | Fatality | Poisoning(Systemic) | Managers and administrators, n.e.c |