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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: 1535324.015 - Millennium Roads, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Buffalo Area Office
Site Address:
Millennium Roads, Llc
12118 East Yates Center Road
Lyndonville, NY 14098
Mailing Address:
12118 East Yates Center Road, Lyndonville, NY 14098
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/09/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1775074 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $62,804 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $62,804 |
| Current Penalty | $41,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,000 |
| 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 | 19100146 C01 | 12/06/2021 | 12/29/2021 | $13,000 | $13,653 | $0 | 12/17/2021 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 C02 | 12/06/2021 | 12/21/2021 | $0 | $13,653 | $0 | 12/17/2021 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 C04 | 12/06/2021 | 12/29/2021 | $12,000 | $13,653 | $0 | 12/17/2021 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 12/06/2021 | 12/29/2021 | $12,000 | $13,653 | $0 | 12/17/2021 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 12/06/2021 | 12/29/2021 | $4,000 | $4,096 | $0 | 12/17/2021 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 12/06/2021 | 01/06/2022 | $0 | $4,096 | $0 | 12/17/2021 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 02001 | Other | 19100134 C02 I | 12/06/2021 | 12/21/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/17/2021 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on June 8, 2021, Employee #1 washed the inside of a tanker to clear chemical residue from the inside of the tanker. At some point, Employee #1 lost consciousness and was found by Employee #2, who attempted to rescue Employee #1 from the tanker. A coworker heard Employee #2 in distress and called for emergency medical assistance. Employee #1 was killed and Employee #2 was hospitalized due to exposure to hydrogen sulfide.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Chemical, Chemical Exposure, Confined Space, Hydrogen Sulfide, Inhalation, Oxygen Deficiency, Tank Cleaning, Unconsciousness
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1535324.015 | 19 | M | Fatality | Construction Laborer |