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Inspection: 127178101 - Venture Industries Groesbeck Plant
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Venture Industries Groesbeck Plant
35135 Groesbeck
Clinton Township, MI 48035
Mailing Address:
Po Box 278, Fraser, MI 48026
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/17/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/29/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101394674 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | Serious | 40801011 A | 09/19/2001 | 10/11/2001 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
On June 21, 2001, Employee #1 was working with a 500-gallon tank that was used to transfer waste oil and water. He was using air under pressure on the tank to force the liquid contents into a waste oil/water trench. The tank ruptured and he was killed.
Keywords: AIR PRESSURE, CLEANING, STORAGE TANK, RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, PLASTIC MFG, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 127178101 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |