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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 882357 - E E Zimmerman Co
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
E E Zimmerman Co
2020 Knott St
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2851
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/28/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/01/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 900670415 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 5 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 5 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $540 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $540 |
| Current Penalty | $540 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $540 |
| 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 | 19100030 A01 | 10/11/1984 | 11/12/1984 | $60 | $60 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 10/11/1984 | 10/25/1984 | $120 | $120 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100303 E | 10/11/1984 | 10/14/1984 | $360 | $360 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100307 B | 10/11/1984 | 10/14/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19040002 A | 10/11/1984 | 10/15/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02002 | Other | 19100023 A08 | 10/11/1984 | 10/25/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02003 | Other | 19100106 D05 VIB | 10/11/1984 | 11/01/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 02004 | Other | 19100157 G01 | 10/11/1984 | 11/12/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 02005 | Other | 19100304 E01 IV | 10/11/1984 | 10/15/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
TWO EMPLOYEES WERE REMOVING FLAMMABLE LIQUID (LACQUER THINNER) FROM A STORAGE TANK. THE HATCH COVER WAS REMOVED FROM THE TANK. A PLASTIC PORTABLE HAND HELD PUMP WAS INSERTED THROUGH THE HATCH OPENING TO SIPHON THE LACQUER THINNER INTO A 55 GALLON DRUM. APPARENTLY, A CONCENTRATION OF FLAMMABLE VAPORS WAS AT AN EXPLOSIVE LEVEL WHEN THE NON-EXPLOSION-PROOF PUMP WAS STARTED. AN EXPLOSION RESULTED IN WHICH EMPLOYEE #1 RECEIVED THIRD DEGREE BURNS OVER 40% OF HIS BODY.
Keywords: BURN, LACQUER THINNER, E GI V, ELECTRICAL, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, STORAGE TANK, ELECTRIC PUMP, EXPLOSION, EQUIPMENT APPROVAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 882357 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |