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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303734891 - Comau Pico
Inspection Information - Office: Omaha Area Office
Site Address:
Comau Pico
3445 W Stolley Park Rd (Cnh)
Grand Island, NE 68803
Mailing Address:
21000 Telegraph Road, Southfield, ME 48034
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1796
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/09/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Xfallelec, S:Construction
Case Closed: 07/25/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200053908 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $27,500 |
| Current Penalty | $20,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,625 |
| 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 | 19260050 G | 06/09/2003 | 07/25/2003 | $1,875 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19260501 B08 | 06/09/2003 | 07/25/2003 | $18,750 | $25,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 29, 2002, Employee #1, a maintenance worker, jumped into a tank containing 18,000 gallons of potassium hydroxide. The tank was part of a 13-tank dip tank system used in the manufacture of heavy farm machinery. An unguarded, elevated catwalk ran between two of the 18,000-gallon tanks. The tanks were serviced by an overhead crane hoist that moved parts in and out of the tanks. As the crane or hoist traversed the catwalk in its lowered position, there were only a few inches of clearance between the crane mechanism and the catwalk. Employee #1 had to make an adjustment to a spray nozzle on one of the tanks. He made an internal calculation that he had enough time to run out on the catwalk and make the repair before the crane or hoist traversed the catwalk again. He misjudged the time he had. While making the repair, he turned around and noted that the crane was upon him. Employee #1 had only a split second to determine what to do. Employee #1 stated that he felt his only recourse was to jump into the tank in order to avoid being struck and pinned by the crane or hoist. Employee #1 was hospitalized with chemical burns.
Keywords: CAUSTIC, CATWALK, CHEMICAL BURN, DIP TANK, TANK, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303734891 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Machinery maintenance occupations |