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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1490425.015 - City Of Shelton
Inspection Information - Office: Connecticut Department Of Labor, Division Of Occupational Safety & Health
Site Address:
City Of Shelton
Building Maintenance (At Police Department) 85 Wheeler Street
Shelton, CT 06484
Mailing Address:
54 Hill Street, Shelton, CT 06484
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561720/Janitorial Services
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/22/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/09/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1652578 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,260 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,260 |
| Current Penalty | $630 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $630 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100151 C | 09/11/2020 | 11/20/2020 | $210 | $420 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100132 D02 | 09/11/2020 | 11/20/2020 | $210 | $420 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 09/11/2020 | 11/20/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 09/11/2020 | 11/20/2020 | $210 | $420 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19101200 H02 III | 09/11/2020 | 11/20/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01003C | Serious | 19101200 H03 III | 09/11/2020 | 11/20/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01003D | Serious | 19101200 H03 IV | 09/11/2020 | 11/20/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10:45 a.m. on July 10, 2020, an employee was cleaning using Pure Bright Germicidal Ultra Bleach, NCL TP #15 Organic Acid HD Restroom Cleaner, NCL TP#17 HD Detergent/Disinfectant, and NCL EarthSense TP#16 pH Neutral All Purpose Cleaner when he mixed the bleach with the organic acid causing a chemical reaction. The employee inhaled the gaseous byproducts of the chemical reaction and experienced respiratory distress. The employee was treated but was not hospitalized.
Keywords: Chemical Exposure, Chemical Reaction, Cleaning, Inhalation, Janitor, Lung, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1490425.015 | 55 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Janitors and cleaners |