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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304428113 - Buren Sheet Metal Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Yakima Service Location, Yakima, Wa
Site Address:
Buren Sheet Metal Inc
3801 W Washington Ave
Yakima, WA 98909
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3554
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/19/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/06/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 201190295 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $900 |
| Current Penalty | $900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $900 |
| 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 | 0247150301 | 11/08/2001 | 11/21/2001 | $900 | $900 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 0620541503 C | 11/08/2001 | 11/21/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a welder working for Buren Sheet Metal Incorporated, was using a Heliarc welder, which used Argon gas as a shielding gas, to weld 50 pieces of cylindrical shaped steel (pullies) pieces. He worked at his welding bench without a respirator or mechanical ventilation. He positioned himself with his face 4-to-6 inches away from the welding arc. He began welding at about 7:00 a.m. and initially felt dizzy and short of breath. He stopped welding briefly at about 9:30 a.m. Employee #1 then put on a dust mask and resumed welding in the same position. He briefly lost consciousness at about 11:00 a.m. He was taken to Providence Hospital where he was diagnosed with symptoms related to inhalation of a toxic asphyxiant airborne contaminants. He received respiratory therapy and was released.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, WELDING, FAINTED, ARGON
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304428113 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported |