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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125662312 - Tahoe City Public Utility District
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Tahoe City Public Utility District
221 Fairway Drive
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 33, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9511
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/08/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/09/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361506116 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 5164 C | 06/13/1996 | 06/18/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/11/1996 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 5144 A | 06/13/1996 | 06/18/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/11/1996 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
On January 31, 1996, snow removal equipment punctured and crushed a waste container, causing the contents to leak into the snow. Employee #1 was helping to shovel the snow into a waste truck when he experienced lung irritation. The respiratory protection provided was not approved for organic vapors. The spilled material was later determined to be carburetor cleaner containing organic solvents and phenol.
Keywords: LEAK, WORK RULES, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, RESPIRATORY TRACT, CLEANING FLUID, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, CHEMICAL, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125662312 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Production helpers |