Inspection Detail

Inspection: 312796063 - Kone Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office

Inspection Nr: 312796063

Report ID: 0729700

Date Opened: 12/30/2008

Site Address:
Kone Inc.
10500 Quivira Road
Overland Park, KS 66215

Mailing Address:
2700 Bistate Dr, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64108

Union Status: Union

SIC:1796

NAICS: 238290/Other Building Equipment Contractors

Inspection Type: Referral

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 12/31/2008

Emphasis: S:Commercial Constr

Case Closed: 04/01/2009

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101345106
Referral	202930376		Yes

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	1					1
Current Violations
Initial Penalty	$1,875	$0	$0	$0	$0	$1,875
Current Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

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	5A0001	03/02/2009	03/05/2009	$1,875	$1,875	$0		I - Informal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201344959

Event: 12/01/2008

Employee Dies after Exposure and Allergic Reaction

At 8:30 a.m. on December 1, 2008, Employee #1, an elevator mechanic, and Employee #2, elevator mechanic's helper, were using compressed air to pressure test a 14 in. diameter x 55 ft. PVC pipe located in a pit in the elevator shaft. The PVC liner was being tested to ensure it was water tight when it ruptured under low pressure. Both Employee #1 and #2 were standing outside the hoistway with the doors open when the PVC ruptured. Both employees were sprayed with dust and water. On December 10, 2008, Employee #2 developed a rash on his chest and stomach area. Employee #2 was admitted to hospital on December 14, 2008 and died on December 18, 2008. Autopsy revealed that Employee #2 died of a pulmonary embolism and that the manner of death was natural. Employee #1 was not injured.

Keywords: CHEST, LUNG, DUST, REPAIR, ALLERGIC REACTION, CONSTRUCTION, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, PULMONARY EMBOLISM, STOMACH, WATER

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	312796063					Occupation not reported

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