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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 14734768 - Consolidated Recycling Co Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Consolidated Recycling Co Inc
8 Commerce Dr
Troy, IN 47588
Mailing Address:
P O Box 55, Troy, IN 47588
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2992
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/23/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/17/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360581474 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 |
| Current Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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. | 01001A | Serious | 2200080101 | 05/03/1985 | 05/13/1985 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100132 A | 05/03/1985 | 05/13/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100134 A02 | 05/03/1985 | 05/13/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100134 E03 | 05/03/1985 | 05/13/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01001E | Serious | 19100134 E03 I | 05/03/1985 | 05/13/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, age 20, was cleaning residue from the inner surface of a 1,500 gallon, five-compartment semi-tanker when he was overcome by toluene vapors. He lost consciousness and lay in the toluene until he was rescued. He suffered first- and second-degree burns over 5 percent of his body. At the time of the accident, no safety equipment was in use or safety procedures observed.
Keywords: TANK TRUCK, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, CONFINED SPACE, PPE, WORK RULES, CLEANING, INHALATION, TOLUENE, CHEMICAL BURN, OVEREXPOSURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14734768 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Vehicle washers and equipment cleaners |