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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302919048 - E.A. Dion, Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Boston South Area Office
Site Address:
E.A. Dion, Incorporated
33 Franklin Mckay Road
Attleboro, MA 02703
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2098, Attleboro, MA 02703
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3499
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/28/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/07/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200464758 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 15 | 15 | ||||
| Current Violations | 15 | 15 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,250 |
| Current Penalty | $12,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,625 |
| 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 | 05/22/2000 | 08/26/2000 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100037 Q01 | 05/22/2000 | 01/28/2000 | $500 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100120 Q01 | 05/22/2000 | 06/26/2000 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100132 A | 05/22/2000 | 06/16/2000 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 05/22/2000 | 06/26/2000 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | 19100132 D02 | 05/22/2000 | 06/26/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100132 E | 05/22/2000 | 06/16/2000 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 05/22/2000 | 06/09/2000 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01008 | Serious | 19100134 D01 I | 05/22/2000 | 06/16/2000 | $375 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01009 | Serious | 19100138 B | 05/22/2000 | 06/16/2000 | $875 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01010 | Serious | 19100242 B | 05/22/2000 | 06/16/2000 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01011 | Serious | 19100303 G01 II | 05/22/2000 | 06/16/2000 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 01012 | Serious | 19101200 E01 I | 05/22/2000 | 06/26/2000 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 14. | 01013 | Serious | 19101200 E01 II | 05/22/2000 | 06/26/2000 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 15. | 01014A | Serious | 19101200 F05 I | 05/22/2000 | 06/16/2000 | $875 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 16. | 01014B | Serious | 19101200 F05 II | 05/22/2000 | 06/16/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 17. | 01015 | Serious | 19101200 H | 05/22/2000 | 06/26/2000 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #3 worked on buffing and punch press machines at the E.A. Dion Corporation. They suffered from exposure to cyanide and were hospitalized. An inspection was conducted upon notification by the Public Health Department. It revealed a lack of hazard communication training, insufficient exposure assessment for cyanide or hydrogen peroxide, insufficient labeling, inadequate PPE, improper selection of respiratory protection equipment, inadequate work practices and engineering controls for mixing hydrogen peroxide and sodium cyanide, and several safety violations.
Keywords: PPE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, POISONING, PRESS OPERATOR, PUNCH PRESS, UNTRAINED, CYANIDE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302919048 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Punching and stamping press machine operators | ||
| 2 | 302919048 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Punching and stamping press machine operators | ||
| 3 | 302919048 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Punching and stamping press machine operators |