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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1403064.015 - Stericycle, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Reno 0953210
Site Address:
Stericycle, Inc.
2095 E. Newlands Dr.
Fernley, NV 89408
Mailing Address:
2095 E. Newlands Dr., ,
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562211/Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/22/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/23/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1458119 | Yes | |
| Complaint | 1458171 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,426 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,426 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | NEVADA REVISED STATUTES 618.375(2 | 09/27/2019 | 11/01/2019 | $3,000 | $3,213 | $0 | 10/15/2019 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 09/27/2019 | 11/01/2019 | $0 | $3,213 | $0 | 10/15/2019 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 2:45 p.m. on May 20, 2019, Employee #1 was sealing a 55 gallon drum of mixed acids. Employee #2 was supervising work of Employee #1 and Employee #3 was working in the area when the drum exploded. Employee #1 was hospitalized to treat chemical burns to his respiratory system. Employee #2 suffered chemical burns to his neck. Employee #3 suffered chemical burns to her face. Employees #2 and #3 were treated but not hospitalized.
Keywords: Chemical, Chemical Burn, Drum, Explosion, Face, Neck, Respiratory Tract, Seal
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1403064.015 | 1 | F | Non Hospitalized injury | Chemical technicians | |
| 2 | 1403064.015 | 1 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Chemical technicians | |
| 3 | 1403064.015 | 34 | M | Hospitalized injury | Chemical technicians |