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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1358080.015 - Krones Inc / Krones Ag
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Krones Inc / Krones Ag
3200 Fruitland Ave
Vernon, CA 90058
Mailing Address:
555 S Flower St Suite 3300, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 333993/Packaging Machinery Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/03/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1397996 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 8 | 14 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 8 | 14 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $87,750 | $0 | $0 | $6,860 | $0 | $94,610 |
| Current Penalty | $87,750 | $0 | $0 | $6,860 | $0 | $94,610 |
| 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 | 1952(B)(1) | 05/03/2019 | $450 | $450 | $0 | 06/21/2019 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1954(C) | 05/03/2019 | $450 | $450 | $0 | 06/21/2019 | C - Contested | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 1954(F) | 05/03/2019 | $450 | $450 | $0 | 06/21/2019 | C - Contested | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 1956(D) | 05/03/2019 | $450 | $450 | $0 | 06/21/2019 | C - Contested | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 1509(A) | 05/03/2019 | 05/22/2019 | $1,010 | $1,010 | $0 | 06/21/2019 | C - Contested | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 1952(D) | 05/03/2019 | $1,350 | $1,350 | $0 | 06/21/2019 | C - Contested | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 1953(A)(3) | 05/03/2019 | $1,350 | $1,350 | $0 | 06/21/2019 | C - Contested | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 1954(A) | 05/03/2019 | $1,350 | $1,350 | $0 | 06/21/2019 | C - Contested | ||
| 9. | 02001 | Serious | 1953(A)(8) | 05/03/2019 | $9,000 | $9,000 | $0 | 06/21/2019 | C - Contested | ||
| 10. | 03001 | Serious | 1953(A)(9) | 05/03/2019 | $11,250 | $11,250 | $0 | 06/21/2019 | C - Contested | ||
| 11. | 04001 | Serious | 1956(A) | 05/03/2019 | $11,250 | $11,250 | $0 | 06/21/2019 | C - Contested | ||
| 12. | 05001 | Serious | 3314(D) | 05/03/2019 | $11,250 | $11,250 | $0 | 06/21/2019 | C - Contested | ||
| 13. | 06001 | Serious | 1952(A) | 05/03/2019 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 06/21/2019 | C - Contested | ||
| 14. | 07001 | Serious | 1953(A)(6) | 05/03/2019 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 06/21/2019 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 8:00 a.m. on November 8, 2018, Employee #1 was performing mechanical support duties. The accident involved a Decontamination Module, Identified by the Employer as KA30011. Employee #1 was assigned to change metal plates (15 inch by 2 inch, approximately) located inside the Denomination Unit, a permit-required confined space. Employee #1 gathered the tools needed to replace the metal plates and climbed up to the location of the confined space entry. The employee went through the 18 inch (approximately) opening and began descending the 16 rungs (approximately) ladder, into a unit containing nitrogen gas. Consequently, within 3-5 seconds (approximately), Employee #1 lost consciousness due to the oxygen-deficient atmosphere and fell over 10 feet below. Soon after, Employee# 2, went through the opening and began to descend the ladder when he suffered the same effects and fell onto Employee# 1. Employee# 1 and Employee# 2 were transported to LAC + USC Medical Center,where they were treated for their injuries.
Keywords: Confined Space, Ladder, Nitrogen, Oxygen Deficiency, Unconsciousness
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1358080.015 | 53 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |