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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300022431 - Roned Reality, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Parsippany Area Office
Site Address:
Roned Reality, Inc.
114 Beach Street
Rockaway, NJ 07866
Mailing Address:
101 East Main Street, Little Falls, NJ 07424
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:6519
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/24/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/27/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200020980 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 4 | 12 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 4 | 10 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,250 |
| Current Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 |
| 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 | 19100252 A03 I | 05/14/1997 | 05/19/1997 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | 06/02/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100110 B06 I | 05/14/1997 | 05/19/1997 | $300 | $600 | $0 | 06/02/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 05/14/1997 | 05/19/1997 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100215 A04 | 05/14/1997 | 05/20/1997 | $300 | $600 | $0 | 06/09/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100253 B02 IV | 05/14/1997 | 05/19/1997 | $600 | $600 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100253 B04 I | 05/14/1997 | 05/19/1997 | $300 | $600 | $0 | 06/09/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100305 G01 I | 05/14/1997 | 05/20/1997 | $0 | $100 | $0 | 06/09/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 05/14/1997 | 07/01/1997 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | 06/09/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 9. | 02001 | Other | 19100157 C01 | 05/14/1997 | 05/19/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/09/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 10. | 02002 | Other | 19100157 E03 | 05/14/1997 | 06/09/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/09/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 11. | 02003 | Other | 19100219 D01 | 05/14/1997 | 06/09/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/09/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 12. | 02004 | Other | 19100219 E01 I | 05/14/1997 | 06/09/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/09/1997 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using a Sawzall to cut off the tops and bottoms of unwashed 55 gallon drums that had previously held oil-based paints and lacquer thinner. After cutting several drums and breaking a number of saw blades, hr decided to switch to an oxy/acetylene torch. The final drum to be cut had previously contained lacquer thinner, and the bungs had not been removed to allow it to air. The drum exploded while Employee #1 was cutting it. He fractured both legs and sustained second-degree burns to his face, hands, and neck. Employee #1 was flown to a local trauma center and then transferred to a burn center.
Keywords: BURN, FRACTURE, ACETYLENE TORCH, VENTILATION, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, DRUM, EXPLOSION, FACE, CUTTING AND BURNING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300022431 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |