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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310518063 - Aquatic Commercial Solutions
Inspection Information - Office: Albany Area Office
Site Address:
Aquatic Commercial Solutions
529 Cascade Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Mailing Address:
Po Box 428, 523 S. Main Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/13/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/14/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100741842 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 | Other | 19100134 D01 III | 04/13/2007 | 04/18/2007 | $500 | $1,050 | $0 | 05/11/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002A | Other | 19101200 E01 | 04/13/2007 | 05/16/2007 | $500 | $1,050 | $0 | 05/11/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002B | Other | 19101200 H | 04/13/2007 | 05/16/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/11/2007 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on January 9, 2007, Aquatic Commercial Solutions' Employees #1 through #4 and their subcontractor, a 'sole proprietorship' (Tom Perkins Pool Service) were working in the pool/spa area of a newly constructed Marriott Hotel in Lake Placid, New York. Employees #1 to #4 were cleaning up and loading their vehicles so that they could work at another location. At the same time, a painter (Employee #5) from Ashley Construction Services, commenced spraying a water-repellent, silicone coating SurBlok SO, this contained VOCs. The coating included Stoddard Solvent (60 percent to 80 percent), and was sprayed on the stone facade of a shallow pool and the two connecting spas. He completed the application (two coats) at approximately 9:00 a.m. Shortly after the SurBlok SO coating was applied, all six workers experienced symptoms including severe respiratory system irritation, nausea, and vomiting. They all required emergency medical treatment. Employees were hospitalized for three days. They were diagnosed with hydrocarbon (or chemical) pneumonitis. Employees #1 through #4 wore no respiratory protection. Employee #5 wore respiratory protection, but did not have a satisfactory face seal because he had a beard of approximately a half-inch of facial hair.
Keywords: TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, OVEREXPOSURE, PAINTER, RESPIRATOR, CONSTRUCTION, NAUSEA, POOL, CHEMICAL VAPOR, VOMIT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310518063 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices | ||
| 2 | 310518063 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices | ||
| 3 | 310518063 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices | ||
| 4 | 310518063 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices |