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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17403031 - United Crafts, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah Area Office
Site Address:
United Crafts, Inc.
East President St. - Liquid Air Corp.
Savannah, GA 31404
Mailing Address:
15556 Perkins Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/19/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/17/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360713598 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,160 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,160 |
| Current Penalty | $2,160 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,160 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 12/20/1989 | 12/23/1989 | $720 | $720 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B06 I | 12/20/1989 | 12/23/1989 | $720 | $720 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260103 A01 | 12/20/1989 | 12/23/1989 | $720 | $720 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was instructed to enter an oxygen-deprived, newly constructed 1,562-cubic-foot air-drier vessel to level out a one-half-inch-diameter activated aluminum material that was dumped inside. The material was used as a desiccant to remove moisture. Two days prior to entry, the vessel had undergone a pressure test using nitrogen gas. However, they did not completely evacuate the gas. Approximately ten minutes after entry, voice contact was lost between the employee inside and others outside. Employee #2 then entered the vessel and died from asphyxia. Employee #3 also passed out after entering the vessel, but he was able to survive after a supervisor placed an air hose inside the vessel. Employee #3 along with the help of Employee #4, who wore a self-contained breathing apparatus, removed the first two from the vessel.
Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, ASPHYXIATED, SCBA, TANK, CONFINED SPACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17403031 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 17403031 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 17403031 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 17403031 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |