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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1616255.015 - Envirite Of Ohio, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
Envirite Of Ohio, Inc.
2050 Central Avenue Southeast
Canton, OH 44707
Mailing Address:
2050 Central Avenue Southeast, Canton, OH 44707
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562211/Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/22/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/27/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1936825 | Yes | |
| Accident | 1938743 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $62,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $62,500 |
| Current Penalty | $31,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,250 |
| 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 | 19100120 Q03 IV | 02/16/2023 | 04/05/2023 | $0 | $15,625 | $0 | 03/09/2023 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100134 G02 I | 02/16/2023 | 05/01/2023 | $15,625 | $15,625 | $0 | 03/09/2023 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100134 K05 II | 02/16/2023 | 03/15/2023 | $0 | $15,625 | $0 | 03/09/2023 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100134 L01 | 02/16/2023 | 03/15/2023 | $15,625 | $15,625 | $0 | 03/09/2023 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 7:00 a.m. on August 22, 2022, Employee #1 was operating an excavator at a hazardous waste treatment and disposal facility. Employee #1 was working in the Solids Processing Unit and was following a batch sheet recipe to mix neutralizing agents with industrial waste. Employee #1 went to the Liquids Processing Unit and asked a coworker to send spent sulfuric acid "pickle liquor" to the bay where he was working. Employee #1 returned to his excavator so he could mix the batch when the "pickle liquor" was sent. Moments after the "pickle liquor" was sent, Employee #1's excavator swung into the sidewall of the Solids Processing Unit. Employee #2 rushed over to see what happened and found Employee #1 unconscious. When Employee #2 attempted to climb up into the excavator to help Employee #1, he became lightheaded and lost consciousness. However, Employee #2 was able to regain consciousness and go for help and 9-1-1 was contacted. Additional coworkers arrived to assist Employee #1, including Employees #3 and #4. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital and treated for respiratory chemical exposure, but was declared brain dead on August 24, 2022, and died the following day. Employees #2, #3 and #4 were observed at the hospital and released the same day with no diagnosed injuries. It is unknown what chemical the employees were exposed to but was suspected to be hydrogen sulfide.
Keywords: Chemical Exposure, Excavator, Hazardous Waste, Hydrogen Sulfide, Loss of consciousness, Lost consciousness, Overcome by gas, Overcome by vapors, Overexposure, Respiratory, Sulfuric Acid, Toxic Waste, Unresponsive, Waste Proc Fac
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1616255.015 | 35 | M | Fatality |