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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303810089 - Shawsheen Rubber Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Shawsheen Rubber Co., Inc.
220 Andover Street
Andover, MA 01810
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3069
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/07/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/30/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200775583 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,750 |
| Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| 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 | 19100126 C01 | 07/30/2002 | 08/06/2002 | $437 | $875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 07/30/2002 | 08/23/2002 | $438 | $875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 07/30/2002 | 08/02/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100138 A | 07/30/2002 | 08/02/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100134 D01 III | 07/30/2002 | 09/16/2002 | $875 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004A | Serious | 19100146 C01 | 07/30/2002 | 08/16/2002 | $875 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01004B | Serious | 19100146 C04 | 07/30/2002 | 08/23/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01004C | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 07/30/2002 | 08/23/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 H02 II | 07/30/2002 | 09/10/2002 | $875 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A coworker was operating a paper coating machine when a paper break occurred causing a chemical mixture (containing toluene and heptane) to overflow and contaminate the machine roller, calendars, floor, etc., inside an area of the machine. Two coworkers entered the confined/enclosed space to start cleaning up the spill, using toluene soaked rags, etc. After about 10 to 15 minutes inside the space Employee #1 was overcome by the chemical vapors from the chemical coating mixture and the toluene soaked rags. Several coworkers assisted with extricating Employee #1 from the space. Emergency personnel responded and Employee #1 was taken to the hospital.
Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, CONFINED SPACE, CLEANING, TOLUENE, HEPTANE, CHEMICAL VAPOR, PAPER MACHINE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303810089 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Machine operators, not specified |