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Inspection: 309602738 - Vanderhouwen, Nick
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Yakima Service Location, Yakima, Wa
Site Address:
Vanderhouwen, Nick
1440 Naches Heights Road
Yakima, WA 98908
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0175
NAICS: 111331/Apple Orchards
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/26/2006
Emphasis: L:Wahealth
Case Closed: 12/31/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101199073 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 9 | 2 | 11 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,750 |
| Current Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,375 |
| 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 | 80920002 | 03/14/2006 | 04/06/2006 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | 03/30/2006 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 8092000401 | 03/14/2006 | 04/06/2006 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | 03/30/2006 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 80930002 | 03/14/2006 | 12/19/2005 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | 03/30/2006 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 80940002 | 03/14/2006 | 06/16/2006 | $675 | $1,200 | $0 | 03/30/2006 | Y - State Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 8095001401 | 03/14/2006 | 04/06/2006 | $675 | $1,200 | $0 | 03/30/2006 | Y - State Decision | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 80950010 | 03/14/2006 | 06/16/2006 | $675 | $1,200 | $0 | 03/30/2006 | Y - State Decision | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 8095001401 | 03/14/2006 | 04/06/2006 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | 03/30/2006 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 01008A | Serious | 80920002 | 06/02/2006 | 06/16/2006 | $675 | $675 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 9. | 01008B | Serious | 8092000401 | 06/02/2006 | 06/16/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 10. | 01009A | Serious | 80930002 | 06/02/2006 | 06/02/2006 | $675 | $675 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 11. | 01009B | Serious | 80950002 | 06/02/2006 | 06/16/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 12. | 02001 | Other | 80014005 | 03/14/2006 | 12/19/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/30/2006 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 13. | 02002 | Other | 80017005 | 03/14/2006 | 12/19/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/30/2006 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 entered a controlled-atmosphere apple-storage room to gather apples for sampling. The room was intentionally oxygen deficient at 1.6 percent vs. 20 percent for normal air. The employer had no policy or procedure for entrance into the room. With no respiratory support, Employee #1 took a deep breath, held it, and entered 83 inches into the room to get the apples. He collapsed inside the room. A visiting neighbor saw Employee #1, enter the room and followed to rescue the worker. The neighbor also entered the room holding his breath, and collapsed. The employer called emergency services. Other neighbors came and pulled out both men before emergency services arrived. The neighbor died two days later in the hospital. Employee #1 was revived at the scene and refused treatment at the hospital.
Keywords: OXYGEN, OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, RESPIRATORY, LUNG, CONFINED SPACE, PPE, AGRICULTURE, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309602738 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |