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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311503403 - Trenching Unlimited, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
Trenching Unlimited, Inc.
9810 E. Washington Street
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Mailing Address:
10131 Bartholomew Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9999
NAICS: 811310/Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/07/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/14/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100104595 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100132 A | 11/17/2008 | 01/01/2009 | $300 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100134 C01 | 11/17/2008 | 01/01/2009 | $700 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 C04 | 11/17/2008 | 01/01/2009 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 11/17/2008 | 01/01/2009 | $0 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:00 p.m. on May 30, 2008, Employee #1 and two coworkers, working at a trucking company, were inside a 20,000 gallon above ground gasoline storage tank cleaning it. Employee #1 became disoriented and requested help from the two coworkers standing at the tank opening. The coworkers made entry into the tank to rescue Employee #1 and also succumbed to the fumes. All three were transported to a hospital. Employee #1 was pronounced dead. The coworkers were hospitalized but their injuries were not recorded.
Keywords: BURN, VAPOR, CONFINED SPACE, CLEANING, CHEMICAL BURN, GASOLINE, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311503403 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |