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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1476739.015 - James J Harris Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Nashville Office - Health
Site Address:
James J Harris Llc
195 Industrial Park Drive
Erin, TN 37061
Mailing Address:
1772 Alpine Drive, Clarksville, TN 37040
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 221310/Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/17/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/15/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1597998 | ||
| Inspection | 1476741 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 |
| Current Penalty | $8,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,400 |
| 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 C04 | 11/19/2020 | 12/09/2020 | $2,800 | $4,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100146 C09 I | 11/19/2020 | 12/09/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100146 C09 III | 11/19/2020 | 12/09/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100146 D03 | 11/19/2020 | 12/09/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01001E | Serious | 19100146 D08 | 11/19/2020 | 12/09/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01001F | Serious | 19100146 D09 | 11/19/2020 | 12/09/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01001G | Serious | 19100146 D10 | 11/19/2020 | 12/09/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01002A | Serious | 19100146 D01 | 11/19/2020 | 12/09/2020 | $2,800 | $4,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01002B | Serious | 19100146 D04 | 11/19/2020 | 12/09/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01002C | Serious | 19100146 D05 I | 11/19/2020 | 12/09/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01002D | Serious | 19100146 D06 | 11/19/2020 | 12/09/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01002E | Serious | 19100146 E01 | 11/19/2020 | 12/09/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 01002F | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 11/19/2020 | 12/09/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 14. | 01002G | Serious | 19100146 H | 11/19/2020 | 12/09/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 15. | 01003A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 11/19/2020 | 12/09/2020 | $2,800 | $4,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 16. | 01003B | Serious | 19101200 G08 | 11/19/2020 | 12/09/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 17. | 01003C | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 11/19/2020 | 12/09/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on May 29, 2020, Employee # 1 and 2 coworkers discussed entry into a manhole to clear a blockage. Employee # 1 entered into the manhole without personal protective equipment, without training, and without performing any air quality testing. Employee # 1 successfully placed the line to clear the blockage and began to climb out. Before he could exit, he was overtaken, likely by hydrogen sulfide, an oxygen deficient atmosphere and lost consciousness. The manhole contained approximately two feet of standing water. When the others realized that Employee # 1 was unconscious, Coworker #1 tied a ratchet strap around a fence adjacent to the manhole entrance and around his waist. As Coworker #2 contacted emergency services, Coworker #1 entered the 17 foot deep manhole. Coworker #1 reached Employee # 1, lifted him out of the water, but was unable to pull him out of the manhole. Coworker #1 began climbing out of the manhole but lost consciousness prior to reaching the top. Coworker #2 pulled Coworker #1 up several feet allowing Coworker #1 access to fresh air. He regained consciousness and began climbing out of the manhole with assistance from Coworker #2. Employee # 1 could not be rescued. Coworker #1 was taken to the hospital for assessment of his injuries (cuts and bruises). After more than one hour and positive pressure ventilation had been implemented in the manhole, atmospheric monitoring performed by the fire department indicated that oxygen levels were at 20.4% and hydrogen sulfide was present at 5.5- 6 parts per million. Employee # 1 was killed. Coworker #2 was provided basic screening for injury and illness by emergency services at the site as he had momentarily entered the manhole during his rescue of Coworker #1. He was not hospitalized.
Keywords: Cleaning, Climbing, Cut, Drowning, Hydrogen Sulfide, Lack of oxygen, Loss of consciousness, Manhole, Overcome by vapors, Overexposure, Oxygen, PPE, Training, Unconsciousness, Water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1476739.015 | 38 | M | Fatality | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices | |
| 2 | 1476739.015 | 31 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices |