Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1543162.015 - Wa317964872 - Berry Acres Environmental Services Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Everett Service Location, Everett, Wa
Site Address:
Wa317964872 - Berry Acres Environmental Services Inc
850 W Front St
Sumas, WA 98295
Mailing Address:
752 Loomis Trail Rd, Lynden, WA 98264
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811310/Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/03/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/21/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1788696 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 12 | 3 | 15 | |||
| Current Violations | 9 | 3 | 12 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $45,600 | $0 | $0 | $7,800 | $0 | $53,400 |
| Current Penalty | $35,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,700 |
| 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 | 296-803-50005(1) | 01/12/2022 | 07/18/2021 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 05/17/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 296-803-50030 | 01/12/2022 | 07/18/2021 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 05/17/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 296-803-60005(2) | 01/12/2022 | 01/30/2022 | $0 | $3,600 | $0 | 05/17/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 296-803-60005(3) | 01/12/2022 | 01/30/2022 | $0 | $3,600 | $0 | 05/17/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 296-809-30004(2) | 01/12/2022 | 07/18/2021 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 | 05/17/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 296-809-40004(1) | 01/12/2022 | 01/30/2022 | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | 05/17/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01006A | Other | 296-809-40002(1) | 01/12/2022 | 01/30/2022 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 | 05/17/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 296-809-50002(1) | 01/12/2022 | 07/18/2021 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 | 05/17/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 9. | 01008 | Serious | 296-809-50002(2) | 01/12/2022 | 07/18/2021 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 05/17/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01009 | Serious | 296-809-50008(1) | 01/12/2022 | 07/18/2021 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 05/17/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 01010 | Serious | 296-809-50012(1)(A) | 01/12/2022 | 07/18/2021 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 05/17/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 01011 | Serious | 296-809-50014(1)(A) | 01/12/2022 | 07/18/2021 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 05/17/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 13. | 01012 | Serious | 296-809-50018(4) | 01/12/2022 | 07/18/2021 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 05/17/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 14. | 01013 | Serious | 296-809-50020(1) | 01/12/2022 | 07/18/2021 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 05/17/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 15. | 02001 | Other | 296-809-50006(2) | 01/12/2022 | 07/18/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/17/2022 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:15 a.m. on July 17, 2021, an employee was hydroblasting inside a mixing tank when the agitator was activated resulting in fatal crushing injuries. The employee died due to trauma to the chest and asphyxia.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Chest, Cleaning, Confined Space, Crushed, Crushing, Energized, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Mixer, Tank, Tank Cleaning
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1543162.015 | 47 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |