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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1551993.015 - Us Ecology
Inspection Information - Office: Syracuse Area Office
Site Address:
Us Ecology
901 N. State Street
Syracuse, NY 13208
Mailing Address:
6392 Deere Road, Syracuse, NY 13206
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562910/Remediation Services
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/08/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/28/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1808067 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,431 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,431 |
| Current Penalty | $8,702 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,702 |
| 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 | 19100269 L08 III | 03/04/2022 | 03/30/2022 | $8,702 | $12,431 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100132 D01 I | 03/04/2022 | 03/30/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 2:00 p.m. on September 7, 2021, an employee working as a hazardous materials removal worker for a remediation service was pressure washing the floor of an electrical vault with a vacuum truck hose. An electrical fault occurred inside a 4-inch duct approximately 2 feet from the manhole wall causing a flash. The flash shot out of the duct opening into the vault striking the employee. The employee was hospitalized to treat thermal burns to her arms, legs, and head.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Cleaning, Construction, Electric Arc, Electric Arc Flash, Electrical Burn, Electrical Vault, Electrical Wire, Head, Leg, PPE, PPE Hazard Assessment, Pressure Wash, Protective Clothing, Protective Grounding, Removal, Removing, Struck By, Water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1551993.015 | 37 | F | Hospitalized injury | Hazardous Materials Removal Worker |