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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3258787 - Synair Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Chattanooga Office - Health
Site Address:
Synair Corp
2003 Amnicola Hwy.
Chattanooga, TN 37406
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 5269, Chattanooga, TN 37406
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2819
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/27/1986
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/20/1986
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19101200 D06 | 07/07/1986 | 08/06/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19101200 F01 | 07/07/1986 | 09/05/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 entered a tank (confined space) containing 1,1,1-trichloroethane and was overcome by the toxic fumes. Employee #2, a management official who attempted to rescue him, had to be dragged from the tank after he was also overcome. Employee #1 died of asphyxia. The protective respiratory equipment used for this operation was the wrong type for use in a confined space. The workplace atmosphere was not tested prior to entry, and safety harnesses and lifelines were not available.
Keywords: TRICHLOROETHANE, ASPHYXIATED, PPE, WORK RULES, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, SCBA, OVEREXPOSURE, TANK, CONFINED SPACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3258787 | Occupation Not Listed |