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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 793950 - Witco Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Inspection Nr: 793950
Report ID: 0317500
Date Opened: 12/16/1987
Site Address:
Witco Corporation
Route 268
Petrolia, PA 16050
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2992
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/22/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/20/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360726384 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $720 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $720 |
| Current Penalty | $720 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $720 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 01/05/1988 | 01/14/1988 | $720 | $720 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 14246979
Event: 12/14/1987
EMPLOYEE DIED IN CONFINED SPACE ACCIDENT
EMPLOYEE #1 ENTERED AN EMPTY RAILROAD TANK CAR TO REMOVE SOME FOREIGN MATTER. THE CAR'S ATMOSPHERE WAS DEFICIENT IN OXYGEN, CAUSING HIM TO PASS OUT AND DIE.
Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, CONFINED SPACE, WORK RULES, CLEANING, RAILROAD CAR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 793950 | Fatality | Amputation | Occupation not reported |