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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: 1761675.015 - Don Swartz
Inspection Information - Office: Cincinnati Area Office
Site Address:
Don Swartz
404 South Main Street
Bethel, OH 45106
Mailing Address:
404 South Main Street, Bethel, OH 45106
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811490/Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/09/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2186630 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,678 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,678 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | 19101000 A02 | 10/24/2024 | 12/12/2024 | $2,000 | $4,839 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 10/24/2024 | 12/12/2024 | $0 | $4,839 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 10/24/2024 | 12/12/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 4:30 p.m. on July 11, 2024, Employee #1 was repairing a gasoline-powered lawn mower engine indoors, with the windows and doors closed. After working on the engine, the employee was found dead in the work area due to carbon monoxide.
Keywords: Carbon Monoxide, Gas, Lawn Mower, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1761675.015 | 63 | M | Fatality | Not specified mechanics and repairers |