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Inspection: 307388702 - Kitchens By Rutenschroer, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Cincinnati Area Office

 

Inspection Nr: 307388702
Report ID: 0522000
Date Opened: 02/17/2004

Site Address:
Kitchens By Rutenschroer, Inc.
1918 W. 8th Street
Cincinnati, OH 45204

Mailing Address:
1929 W. 8th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45204

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:2434

NAICS: 337110/Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing

Inspection Type: Referral

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 04/23/2004

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 09/09/2008

Related Activity
Type Activity Nr Safety Health
Referral 201953510 Yes
Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties Serious Willful Repeat Other Unclass Total
Initial Violations 3 3
Current Violations 3 3
Initial Penalty $2,625 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,625
Current Penalty $2,625 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,625
FTA Penalty $2,600 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,600

Violation Items
# Citation ID Citaton Type Standard Cited Issuance Date Abatement Due Date Current Penalty Initial Penalty FTA Penalty Contest Latest Event Note
1. 01001 Serious 19100134 D01 III 04/23/2004 06/10/2004 $875 $875 $1,300 F - Formal Settlement  
2. 01002A Serious 19101000 A02 04/23/2004 06/10/2004 $875 $875 $0 -  
3. 01002B Serious 19101000 E 04/23/2004 06/10/2004 $0 $0 $0 -  
4. 01003A Serious 19101200 E01 04/23/2004 05/03/2004 $875 $875 $1,300 F - Formal Settlement  
5. 01003B Serious 19101200 E01 I 04/23/2004 05/05/2004 $0 $0 $0 F - Formal Settlement  
6. 01003C Serious 19101200 H01 04/23/2004 06/10/2004 $0 $0 $0 F - Formal Settlement  

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201953726
Event: 02/17/2004
Seven Employees Are Treated for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

On February 17, 2004, Employees #1 through #7 were taken by ambulance to University Hospital from the granite shop of Kitchens By Rutenschroer, Inc. for treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning. Four factors contributed to the carbon monoxide build up. 1. A fork lift being used in the building had a carburetor out of adjustment which produced very high levels of carbon monoxide. 2. On most days this fork lift is operated ten or fewer minutes out of each hour. On this day it was operated almost continuously for approximately three hours to rearrange and reorganize stock materials. 3. The two entry doors to this workplace were kept closed because of cold outdoor temperatures. 4. The only significant ventilation for this workspace, a large wall fan, was turned off. Even though employees breathed pure oxygen for approximately one hour before their blood sample was drawn, three employees had carboxyhemoglobin levels above 20 ppm. Only Employee #1 is listed as an injured employee. Employees #2 through #7 should also be listed.

Keywords: LUNG, VAPOR, VENTILATION, INHALATION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, AIR CONTAMINATION, RESPIRATORY TRACT, POISONING, CARBON MONOXIDE

Investigated Inspection
# Inspection Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 307388702 Non Hospitalized injury Poisoning(Systemic) Cabinet makers and bench carpenters
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