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Inspection: 1552146.015 - Vicki'S Avondale Truck Wash, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Arizona Division Of Occupational Safety And Health (Adosh)
Site Address:
Vicki'S Avondale Truck Wash, Llc
925 N 101st Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
Mailing Address:
925 N 101st Ave, Avondale, AZ 85323
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811198/All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/30/2021
Emphasis: N:Chemnep
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1810788 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $13,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,600 |
| Current Penalty | $3,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,800 |
| 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 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 02/11/2022 | 02/22/2022 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100134 C01 | 02/11/2022 | 02/22/2022 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100134 E02 I | 02/11/2022 | 02/22/2022 | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100134 F01 | 02/11/2022 | 02/22/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100134 K | 02/11/2022 | 02/22/2022 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 6. | 01004A | Serious | 19100146 C05 II H | 02/11/2022 | 02/22/2022 | $2,800 | $5,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01004B | Serious | 19100146 D01 | 02/11/2022 | 02/22/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 8. | 01004C | Serious | 19100146 K02 IV | 02/11/2022 | 03/09/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 9. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 02/11/2022 | 03/09/2022 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 11:30 a.m. on August 29, 2021, Employee #1 inserted a tank wash spinner inside a semi-tanker, which later started draining slowly. Employee #1 entered the tanker to find out why it was draining slowly. Employee #1 lost consciousness while inside the tanker and Employee #2 went inside the tanker to render help when he also was overcome by high levels of hydrogen sulfide gas. Both employees died due toxic gas exposure.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Chemical Exposure, Confined Space, Hydrogen Sulfide, Lung, Overexposure, Respiratory Tract, Tank Cleaning, Tank Truck, Toxic Fumes, Tractor Trailer, Unconsciousness
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1552146.015 | 43 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction | |
| 2 | 1552146.015 | 32 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |