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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300377363 - Cedar Rapids, City Of
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Cedar Rapids, City Of
7525 Bertram Road, Water Pollution Control
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Mailing Address:
Employer Safety Dir., City Hall, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Union Status: Union
SIC:9511
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/12/2000
Emphasis: S:Fatality Catastrophe
Case Closed: 10/23/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361878689 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 3 | 11 | |||
| Current Violations | 8 | 3 | 11 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $30,150 | $189,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $219,150 |
| Current Penalty | $15,000 | $63,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $78,000 |
| 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 | 19100120 Q02 III | 08/10/2000 | 09/27/2000 | $5,000 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100120 Q02 X | 08/10/2000 | 09/27/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100120 Q03 I | 08/10/2000 | 12/31/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100120 Q03 II | 08/10/2000 | 08/15/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01001E | Serious | 19100120 Q11 I | 08/10/2000 | 09/27/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01002A | Serious | 19100132 D02 | 08/10/2000 | 12/15/2000 | $600 | $1,350 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01002B | Serious | 19100132 F04 | 08/10/2000 | 12/15/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01003 | Serious | 19100134 C01 I | 08/10/2000 | 09/27/2000 | $2,100 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01004 | Serious | 19100134 D01 III | 08/10/2000 | 09/27/2000 | $2,100 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01005 | Serious | 19100134 G03 | 08/10/2000 | 09/27/2000 | $2,100 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01006A | Serious | 19100146 C02 | 08/10/2000 | 08/16/2000 | $1,000 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01006B | Serious | 19100146 E01 | 08/10/2000 | 09/27/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 01006C | Serious | 19100146 F05 | 08/10/2000 | 09/27/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 01006D | Serious | 19100146 F07 | 08/10/2000 | 09/27/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 15. | 01006E | Serious | 19100146 F09 | 08/10/2000 | 09/27/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 16. | 01006F | Serious | 19100146 F13 | 08/10/2000 | 08/16/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 17. | 01006G | Serious | 19100146 G02 I | 08/10/2000 | 09/27/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 18. | 01007 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 08/10/2000 | 09/27/2000 | $0 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 19. | 01008A | Serious | 19101200 H03 I | 08/10/2000 | 09/27/2000 | $2,100 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 20. | 01008B | Serious | 19101200 H03 II | 08/10/2000 | 10/31/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 21. | 01008C | Serious | 19101200 H03 III | 08/10/2000 | 09/27/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 22. | 02001 | Willful | 19100134 D01 I | 08/10/2000 | 08/15/2000 | $21,000 | $63,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 23. | 02002 | Willful | 19101000 B02 | 08/10/2000 | 12/26/2000 | $21,000 | $63,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 24. | 02003 | Willful | 19101000 E | 08/10/2000 | 12/15/2000 | $21,000 | $63,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on May 16, 2000, Employee #1, a process operator at the Cedar Rapids (IA) water pollution control facility, went atop of a tank full of sludge that contained hydrogen sulfide. He apparently opened the hatch to measure the amount of sludge in the tank and was exposed to levels of hydrogen sulfide greater than 300 ppm. At approximately 8:30 a.m., he was found dead by a coworker, who summoned help. Employee #1 was not wearing a respirator. There were no witnesses to the accident.
Keywords: VAPOR, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, AIR CONTAMINATION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, SLUDGE, CHEMICAL, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300377363 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |