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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1252301.015 - Grease Masters Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Saint Louis Area Office
Site Address:
Grease Masters Llc
11525 Dorsett
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 132, Cottleville, MO 63338
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562998/All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/03/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/28/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1248254 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,676 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,676 |
| Current Penalty | $6,338 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,338 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19100146 C04 | 11/02/2017 | $3,169 | $6,338 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100146 D03 | 11/02/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100146 D10 | 11/02/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 4. | 01002A | Serious | 19100146 D04 | 11/02/2017 | $3,169 | $6,338 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 5. | 01002B | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 11/02/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10:45 a.m. on august 2, 2017, Employee #1 was working with a crew that was using a hydro jet system to unclog the Quick Trip sewer line. After the crew sucessfully dislodged the obstruction, the employee entered the active sewer manhole to visually inspect the condition of the line.The employee collapsed and fell to the bottom of the 7.5 foot deep manhole. The fire department responded and performed atmospheric testing and found elevated hydrogen sulfide levels at approximately 193 ppm. Employee #1 was transported by ambulance to the hospital, where he was treated and released the same day.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Confined Space, Fainted, Fall, Hydrogen Sulfide, Manhole, Sewer, Toxic Atmosphere
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1252301.015 | 70 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices |