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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125748228 - Allied Waste Industries, Inc. Dba Bfi
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Allied Waste Industries, Inc. Dba Bfi
8642 Elder Creek Road
Sacramento, CA 95825
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/30/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/31/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361709421 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $150,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $150,000 |
| Current Penalty | $65,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $65,000 |
| 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 | 5157 C04 | 10/24/2001 | 11/03/2001 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 11/14/2001 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 5157 D02 | 10/24/2001 | 11/03/2001 | $12,500 | $25,000 | $0 | 11/14/2001 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 5157 D03 B | 10/24/2001 | 11/03/2001 | $12,500 | $25,000 | $0 | 11/14/2001 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 5157 D03 C | 10/24/2001 | 11/03/2001 | $1,250 | $25,000 | $0 | 11/14/2001 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 05001 | Serious | 5157 D05 A | 10/24/2001 | 11/03/2001 | $12,500 | $25,000 | $0 | 11/14/2001 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 06001 | Serious | 5155 C03 | 10/24/2001 | 11/03/2001 | $1,250 | $25,000 | $0 | 11/14/2001 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on April 25, 2001, Employees #1, #2, #3 were exposed to hydrogen sulfide gas when they entered a confined space situation. All three employees worked at a municipal waste transfer station doing business as BFI Waste Services, which is owned by Allied Waste Industries, Incorporated. At first, Employee #1, a facility supervisor, was seriously injured when he entered a flooded underground vault-drain to check out why it wasn't draining. While in the vault, Employee #1 was overcome with hydrogen sulfide gas, when he moved a loose fitting sewer pipe that crossed the underground confined space. The sewer pipe measured 8 inches. Employees #2 and #3, who worked under the facility supervisor's direction, were also seriously exposed to hydrogen sulfide when they attempted to rescue their supervisor. All three employees went to a local hospital for treatment.
Keywords: LEAK, ASPHYXIATED, CONFINED SPACE, HYDROGEN SULFIDE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125748228 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Painters, construction and maintenance | ||
| 2 | 125748228 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Painters, construction and maintenance | ||
| 3 | 125748228 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Painters, construction and maintenance |