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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306297086 - Rivanna Solid Waste Authority
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Verona (Field Office) - Safety 0355116
Site Address:
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority
4576 Dick Woods Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Mailing Address:
695 Moores Creek Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 562920/Materials Recovery Facilities
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/11/2003
Emphasis: L:Fri
Case Closed: 09/16/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362308405 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100151 B | 08/01/2003 | 09/03/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIIIC | 08/01/2003 | 08/09/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 H01 II | 08/01/2003 | 08/09/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100252 B02 IB | 08/01/2003 | 08/05/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 19100252 A02 VIC | 08/01/2003 | 08/09/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02002 | Serious | 19100252 A03 I | 08/01/2003 | 08/09/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was cutting an old underground storage tank with an oxygen and acetylene cutting torch. The tank exploded sending parts flying, striking Employee #1 in the head, and burning his entire body. Employee #1 died at the scene.
Keywords: BURN, OXYGEN, HEAD, ACETYLENE TORCH, WORK RULES, STORAGE TANK, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306297086 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |