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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: 1785278.015 - Kamesi Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Manhattan Area Office
Site Address:
Kamesi Corporation
111 E 100th Street, Apt 2b
New York, NY 10029
Mailing Address:
6548 79th Place, Middle Village, NY 11379
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: 10/30/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2228451 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||
| Current Violations | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $24,825 | $165,514 | $0 | $3,547 | $0 | $193,886 |
| Current Penalty | $24,825 | $165,514 | $0 | $3,547 | $0 | $193,886 |
| 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 | 04/28/2025 | 05/22/2025 | $4,965 | $4,965 | $0 | 05/15/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100134 F02 | 04/28/2025 | 05/22/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/15/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100134 K01 | 04/28/2025 | 05/22/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/15/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01002A | Serious | 19101052 C01 | 04/28/2025 | 05/22/2025 | $4,965 | $4,965 | $0 | 05/15/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 01002B | Serious | 19101052 C02 | 04/28/2025 | 05/22/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/15/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 6. | 01003A | Serious | 19101052 G02 I | 04/28/2025 | 05/22/2025 | $4,965 | $4,965 | $0 | 05/15/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 7. | 01003B | Serious | 19101052 G03 I | 04/28/2025 | 05/22/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/15/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 8. | 01004 | Serious | 19101052 H01 | 04/28/2025 | 05/22/2025 | $4,965 | $4,965 | $0 | 05/15/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 9. | 01005A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 04/28/2025 | 05/22/2025 | $4,965 | $4,965 | $0 | 05/15/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 10. | 01005B | Serious | 19101200 G08 | 04/28/2025 | 05/22/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/15/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 11. | 01005C | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 04/28/2025 | 05/22/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/15/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 12. | 02001 | Willful | 19101052 D02 | 04/28/2025 | 05/22/2025 | $165,514 | $165,514 | $0 | 05/15/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 13. | 03001 | Other | 19040039 A01 | 04/28/2025 | $3,547 | $3,547 | $0 | 05/15/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 7:10 p.m. on October 29, 2024, an employee was scraping paint from a bathtub using a paint stripper containing 70-90% methylene chloride (Hoodstrip-888 Semi Paste Remover). The employee became unconscious due to inhaling methylene chloride vapors above the short-term exposure limit (STEL) and subsequently died from exposure.
Keywords: Inhalation, Methylene Chloride, Overcome by vapors, Overexposure, Toxic Atmosphere, Toxic Fumes, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1785278.015 | 38 | M | Fatality | Technicians, n.e.c. |