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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3355211 - Atlantic Research Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Verona (Field Office) - Health 0355122
Site Address:
Atlantic Research Corporation
7511 Wellington Road
Gainesville, VA 22065
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3764
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/05/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/30/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360788624 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,260 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,260 |
| Current Penalty | $1,260 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,260 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100134 A02 | 03/06/1987 | 03/10/1987 | $630 | $630 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19101000 A02 | 03/06/1987 | 03/10/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19101000 E | 03/06/1987 | 03/10/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002A | Serious | 19100094 D11 II | 03/06/1987 | 03/10/1987 | $630 | $630 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01002B | Serious | 19100094 D11 III | 03/06/1987 | 03/10/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using a vapor degreaser solvent containing 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane to clean an approximately 4 ft by 8 ft by 6 ft tank in building #22. He had been inside the tank for about 10 minutes before he stepped out onto the platform and collapsed. The rescue squad pronounced Employee #1 dead at the scene. He was assumed to be wearing a half-mask organic cartridge respirator for protection against the idlh vapors.
Keywords: IDLH, WORK RULES, CLEANING, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, CLEANING FLUID, POISONING, TOXIC FUMES, TANK, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3355211 | Fatality | Poisoning(Systemic) | Washing, cleaning and pickling machine operators |