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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1260149.015 - Republic Plastics, Ltd.
Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office
Site Address:
Republic Plastics, Ltd.
355 Schumann Road
Mc Queeney, TX 78123
Mailing Address:
355 Schumann Road, Mc Queeney, TX 78123
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 326113/Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Records
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/30/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/16/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1258953 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| 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 | 19040039 A02 | 09/11/2017 | $500 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:10 p.m. on August 25, 2017, Employee #1, who had been performing maintenance work on the machines, wearing a flame resistant uniform, came into the supervisor's office. The employee reported that he was feeling very bad. Employee #1 said that he had vomited twice during the day after drinking water and Gatorade, but was not urinating. The employee started to sweat profusely. He suddenly stopped sweating, had involuntary muscle spasms, and was having difficulty speaking. The supervisor helped him remove the uniform that he was wearing and applied cool wet rags to his upper body and head. Emergency medical services were contacted and the employee was transported to a local hospital. Employee #1 was treated for hyponatremia, dehydration and possible heat stroke.
Keywords: Heat, Heat Stroke, High Temperature, Maintenance, PPE, Vomit
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1260149.015 | 43 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |