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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303481659 - Akron Paint & Varnish Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
Akron Paint & Varnish Co.
1390 Firestone Parkway
Akron, OH 44301
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2851
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/24/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/06/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100101328 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $2,310 | $49,000 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $53,810 |
| Current Penalty | $2,310 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $26,000 | $29,310 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 09/06/2000 | 10/09/2000 | $2,310 | $2,310 | $0 | 09/12/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Unclass | 19100178 C02 III | 09/06/2000 | 09/11/2000 | $26,000 | $49,000 | $0 | 09/12/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19040008 A | 09/06/2000 | 09/11/2000 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 09/12/2000 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 24, 2000, Employee #1 was mixing puncture seal chemicals when Employee #2 entered to borrow a propane lift truck that was in the area. When Employee #2 started the lift truck, there was an explosion. Both employees sustained burns, for which they were hospitalized. At approximately 3:00 p.m. on May 27, 2000, Employees #3 through #5 were in the same building, mixing flammable puncture seal chemicals during fabrication of tire puncture sealant, when there was a flash fire and explosion. All three employees sustained burns and were admitted overnight to a burn unit. The source of ignition was not determined but may have been the propane lift truck or anti-static chemicals in the bulk chemicals being used.
Keywords: BURN, STATIC ELECTRICITY, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, FIRE, EXPLOSION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, CHEMICAL REACTION, SPARK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303481659 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 303481659 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 303481659 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 303481659 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 303481659 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |