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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: 1574259.015 - Happy Fix Refinishing Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Manhattan Area Office
Site Address:
Happy Fix Refinishing Inc.
127 East 60th Street Apt. 4r
New York, NY 10022
Mailing Address:
104-48 46 Ave, Corona, NY 11368
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238390/Other Building Finishing Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/25/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1858509 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $30,457 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,457 |
| Current Penalty | $22,843 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,843 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100134 E01 | 07/22/2022 | 09/08/2022 | $3,263 | $4,351 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100134 K01 | 07/22/2022 | 09/08/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19101052 C01 | 07/22/2022 | 09/08/2022 | $3,263 | $4,351 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19101052 D02 | 07/22/2022 | 09/08/2022 | $3,263 | $4,351 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19101052 G02 I | 07/22/2022 | 09/08/2022 | $3,263 | $4,351 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19101052 G03 I | 07/22/2022 | 09/08/2022 | $3,263 | $4,351 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19101052 H01 | 07/22/2022 | 09/08/2022 | $3,263 | $4,351 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01007A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 07/22/2022 | 09/08/2022 | $3,263 | $4,351 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01007B | Serious | 19101200 G08 | 07/22/2022 | 09/08/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01007C | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 07/22/2022 | 09/08/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 4:30 p.m. on January 24, 2022, an employee worked to refinish a bathtub using a stripping agent (Methylene Chloride). While working, the employee was overcome by the chemical vapors and killed.
Keywords: Chemical Exposure, Chemical Vapor, Overcome by vapors
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1574259.015 | 23 | M | Fatality |