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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 127420065 - Phoenix Tank Services
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Phoenix Tank Services
182 S County Rd 900 E
Avon, IN 46123
Mailing Address:
Municipal Water Tower, Franceville, IN 47946
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/24/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/09/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362663395 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100146 C01 | 03/20/2002 | 05/30/2002 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100146 C02 | 03/20/2002 | 05/30/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Other | 19100146 D03 | 03/20/2002 | 05/30/2002 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003A | Other | 19100146 D04 I | 03/20/2002 | 04/15/2002 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19100146 D04 II | 03/20/2002 | 04/15/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01003C | Serious | 19100146 D04 III | 03/20/2002 | 04/15/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01003D | Serious | 19100146 D04 IV | 03/20/2002 | 06/15/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01003E | Serious | 19100146 D04 V | 03/20/2002 | 04/15/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01003F | Serious | 19100146 D04 VII | 03/20/2002 | 05/30/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01004A | Other | 19100146 D05 I | 03/20/2002 | 05/30/2002 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01004B | Serious | 19100146 D06 | 03/20/2002 | 05/30/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01004C | Serious | 19100146 D08 | 03/20/2002 | 05/30/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 01004D | Serious | 19100146 D09 | 03/20/2002 | 06/15/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 14. | 01004E | Serious | 19100146 D10 | 03/20/2002 | 05/30/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 15. | 01004F | Serious | 19100146 D13 | 03/20/2002 | 04/15/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 16. | 01004G | Serious | 19100146 D14 | 03/20/2002 | 05/30/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating a high pressure power washer inside of a water tower. Employee #1 attempted to exit the tower using a rope ladder. Employee #1 fell from either the ladder or from the top of the tank. The height from the top of the tank to the bottom is 30 ft. Employee #1 was exposed to granular chlorine and received chemical burns. He was trapped inside of the water tower for several hours before he was rescued. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: WATER TOWER, LADDER, CHLORINE, HIGH PRESSURE, CHEMICAL BURN, FALL, WATER TANK, CHEMICAL, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 127420065 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Laborers, except construction |