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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313528309 - Wiper Technologies, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Milwaukee Area Office
Site Address:
Wiper Technologies, Inc.
6565 N. 60th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53223
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 895, Germantown, WI 53022
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2299
NAICS: 314999/All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/28/2010
Emphasis: N:Dustexpl, S:Amputations, S:Electrical
Case Closed: 05/03/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100122332 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 12 | 1 | 13 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 6 | 10 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $21,637 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,637 |
| Current Penalty | $5,887 | $0 | $0 | $250 | $0 | $6,137 |
| 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 | 19100134 C01 | 11/04/2010 | 11/22/2010 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100134 E01 | 11/04/2010 | 11/22/2010 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100134 F02 | 11/04/2010 | 11/22/2010 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 11/04/2010 | 11/22/2010 | $1,750 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 19100219 C04 I | 11/04/2010 | 11/22/2010 | $0 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 19100219 M01 I | 11/04/2010 | 11/22/2010 | $0 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100303 B01 | 11/04/2010 | 11/09/2010 | $1,000 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100305 G01 III | 11/04/2010 | 06/17/2010 | $637 | $637 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19101043 H01 I | 11/04/2010 | 11/22/2010 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 10. | 01010 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 11/04/2010 | 11/22/2010 | $250 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01011A | Other | 19101200 E01 | 11/04/2010 | 11/22/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 12. | 01011B | Other | 19101200 F05 II | 11/04/2010 | 11/22/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 01012A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 11/04/2010 | 11/22/2010 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 14. | 01012B | Serious | 19101200 G08 | 11/04/2010 | 11/22/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 15. | 01013A | Other | 19101200 E01 | 11/04/2010 | 11/30/2010 | $0 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 16. | 01013B | Other | 19101200 H01 | 11/04/2010 | 11/30/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 17. | 01014A | Serious | 19100134 C01 | 11/04/2010 | 11/22/2010 | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 18. | 01014B | Serious | 19100134 E01 | 11/04/2010 | 11/22/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 19. | 01014C | Serious | 19100134 F02 | 11/04/2010 | 11/22/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 20. | 01014D | Serious | 19101043 H01 I | 11/04/2010 | 11/22/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 21. | 02001 | Other | 19040004 A | 11/04/2010 | 11/22/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 13, 2010, Employee #1, a laborer of Wiper Technologies, Incorporated, was fabricating oil absorbent booms by filling them with raw waste cotton. When the cotton was blown into the empty boom, there was a visible cloud of dust produced. Employee #1 was also stacking the finished oil booms on a pallet and operating the pallet wrapping machine. Approximately two hours before the end of the shift, Employee #1 complained that he didn't feel well and a coworker was going to drive him home. Employee #1 collapsed while walking to his car and died. It was believed that Employee #1 had suffered a fatal Asthma attack.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, DUST, BOOM, SUFFOCATED, PALLET, COTTON
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313528309 | Fatality | Other | Laborers, except construction |