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Inspection: 1613102.015 - Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Cincinnati
Site Address:
Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services, Inc.
145 Hunter Drive
Wilmington, OH 45177
Mailing Address:
145 Hunter Drive Ms 1005b, Wilmington, OH 45177
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 488190/Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/08/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | 1615859 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1615880 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1614543 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1623844 | Yes | |
| Accident | 1930416 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $68,368 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $68,368 |
| Current Penalty | $68,368 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $68,368 |
| 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 | 19100160 B04 | 01/13/2023 | 02/09/2023 | $14,502 | $14,502 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100160 B05 | 01/13/2023 | 02/09/2023 | $10,360 | $10,360 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 H02 II | 01/13/2023 | 02/09/2023 | $14,502 | $14,502 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19101200 H03 II | 01/13/2023 | 02/09/2023 | $14,502 | $14,502 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 H03 III | 01/13/2023 | 02/09/2023 | $14,502 | $14,502 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 1:30 p.m. on August 7, 2022, an employee was working as a production supervis or in his office when the deluge system alarm was activated. Approximately 30 se conds after the audible alarm engaged, the Buckeye foam generators were activate d and began to disperse 2.2% high expansion foam. The employee attempted to exit his office to reach a safe point but he was trapped in the foam. The employee w as found unresponsive near one of the outer walls a few hours after the system r eleased. The employee died as a result of asphyxia. An investigation was not abl e to determine the reason why the suppression system was activated as there was no fire at the facility.
Keywords:accidental discharge, asphyxiated, fire ext system, office area, trapped, unresponsive
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1613102.015 | Fatality | Machinery maintenance occupations |