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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: 1560080.015 - Covanta Stanislaus, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
Covanta Stanislaus, Inc.
4040 Fink Rd.
Crows Landing, CA 95313
Mailing Address:
4040 Fink Rd., Crows Landing, CA 95313
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 221117
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/22/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1826036 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,750 |
| Current Penalty | $6,075 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,075 |
| 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 | 5157(D)(6) | 03/22/2022 | $6,075 | $6,750 | $0 | 04/15/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 11:55 a.m. or 12:21 p.m. on October 21, 2021, an employee was working as an auxiliary power plant operator at a biomass electric power generation facility. He worked directly for the employer. This was a waste-to-energy facility. The employer generated energy from burning residential and DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) waste and converting it to energy. Controlled substances and other pharmaceuticals had to be disposed of in a prescribed manner. The employee and some coworkers were cleaning the site's Unit One convection hopper during the course of maintenance. The hopper's chute was clogged. The employee had climbed inside the hopper. He was either actively clearing the hopper or observing the accumulation of ash. The hot ash gave way and engulfed the employee. Nearby workers were able to get the employee out from the hopper and render medical attention. The employee had sustained burns to his hands, abdomen, legs, and feet. He was transported to a university's teaching hospital and admitted for treatment. He was hospitalized. The Division was notified of the twice, first by the fire department at 2:35 p.m. that same day, and next by the employer at 6:05 p.m. that same day. The Division arrived at the site to start the inspection on October 26, 2021.
Keywords: Abdomen, Burn, Caught In, Cleaning, Clogged, Confined Space, E PTD (power generation), Electrical, Emergency Response, Engulfed, Entry Permit, Foot, Hand, Hazardous Waste, Hopper, Jammed, Leg, Maintenance, Permit, Power Plant, Waste Proc Fac
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1560080.015 | 49 | M | Hospitalized injury | Power plant operators |