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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312371610 - K&C Auto Body Center, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Syracuse Area Office
Site Address:
K&C Auto Body Center, Inc.
1207 Willis Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13204
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7538
NAICS: 811111/General Automotive Repair
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/06/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/04/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100882224 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,300 |
| 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 | 19100252 A03 I | 11/03/2009 | 11/11/2009 | $1,300 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 18, 2009, Employee #1 was cutting the tops and bottoms off 55 gallon drums to crush them for recycling. Employee #1 was using a plasma cutter to cut the drums. The drums had not been purged or tested prior to performing this work and the bung and vent covers were in place. The drums contained used motor oil along with various other used fluids from vehicles that had been collected while performing car maintenance and repairs. As the plasma cutter cut through the drum, the contents exploded, causing the bottom to come off. The drum was upside down, striking the employee in the head and chest. Employee #1 died from his injuries.
Keywords: CHEST, FRACTURE, HEAD, DRUM, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312371610 | Fatality | Fracture | Laborers, except construction |