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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303812424 - Hi-Way Safety Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Hi-Way Safety Systems, Inc.
Hale And Brackenbury Lane
Beverly, MA 01915
Mailing Address:
285 Circuit Street, Hanover, MA 02339
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/23/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/12/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200776128 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,750 |
| Current Penalty | $1,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 08/05/2002 | 08/08/2002 | $938 | $1,250 | $0 | 08/15/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260028 A | 08/05/2002 | 08/08/2002 | $938 | $2,500 | $0 | 08/15/2002 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 23, 2002, Employee #1 and several coworkers were part of a crew that was applying a heated paint compound to a road surface. The compound was contained in a machine that was under pressure and heated the paint to a temperature that ranged between 400 and 450 degrees Fahrenheit. The machine's drain plug became clogged and Employee #1 attempted to clear the clog, his hands came into contact with the hot paint. Employee #1 was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for second-degree burns and released.
Keywords: BURN, HIGHWAY, MAINTENANCE, PPE, DRAIN PLUG, PAINT, CLOGGED, CHEMICAL BURN, HAND, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303812424 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |