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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: 1489951.015 - Steve Angerstien
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
Steve Angerstien
6896 Miller Rd.
Brecksville, OH 44141
Mailing Address:
704 Stoner Road, Clinton, OH 44216
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561720/Janitorial Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/26/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1650275 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $17,542 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,542 |
| Current Penalty | $3,520 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,520 |
| 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 | 19100132 D01 | 01/06/2021 | 04/26/2021 | $400 | $4,048 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 01/06/2021 | 04/26/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100134 D01 I | 01/06/2021 | 04/26/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 4. | 01002A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 01/06/2021 | 04/26/2021 | $3,120 | $13,494 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 5. | 01002B | Serious | 19101200 E01 I | 01/06/2021 | 04/26/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 6. | 01002C | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 01/06/2021 | 04/26/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 7. | 01002D | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 01/06/2021 | 04/26/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement |
Investigation Summary
At 3:30 p.m. on August 25, 2020, an employee was cleaning a bathroom with cleaning chemicals, including but not limited to, liquid chlorine bleach. The employee was pouring liquid chlorine bleach into bathroom drains and toilets. The exposure to the chemical vapors caused the employee to become ill and loose consciousness. The employee was killed as a result of an acute exacerbation of COPD.
Keywords: Bleach, Chemical Exposure, Chemical Vapor, Chlorine, Cleaning, Cleaning Fluid, Overcome by vapors, Unconsciousness
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1489951.015 | 49 | F | Fatality | Janitors and cleaners |