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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306978941 - Cornwall Public Works Dept
Inspection Information - Office: Nys Dol Pesh White Plains
Site Address:
Cornwall Public Works Dept
183 Main Street
Cornwall, NY 12518
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:7538
NAICS: 811111/General Automotive Repair
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/01/2004
Emphasis: L:Hh
Case Closed: 05/06/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101000198 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| 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 | 19100108 G06 I | 03/18/2005 | 05/04/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100215 B09 | 03/18/2005 | 05/04/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100252 A01 I 3 | 03/18/2005 | 05/04/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19101200 F05 I | 03/16/2005 | 05/02/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On October 20, 2004, Employee #1 was cutting rusted bolts from a dump trucks rear passenger side fender using an oxy-acetylene torch. Sparks fell into an uncovered funnel attached to a plastic used motor oil recovery can in the pit below. The can was contaminated with benzene, mtb and other components that are indicative of gasoline contamination. The flammable substances exploded causing burns and rendering Employee #1 unconscious. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, HEAT, VAPOR, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, WELDING, GAS, TORCH, EXPLOSION, SPARK, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306978941 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Not specified mechanics and repairers |