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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104644190 - United Parcel Service
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Reno 0953210
Site Address:
United Parcel Service
369 E Glendale Ave
Sparks, NV 89431
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4213
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/26/1988
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/29/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360762249 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $490 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $490 |
| Current Penalty | $490 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $490 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 06/30/1988 | 07/04/1988 | $490 | $490 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #4 noticed a package leaking a malodorous liquid onto the loading conveyor belt and removed the package to the floor with his bare hands. Employee #3 also used his bare hands to place the damaged package in a plastic bag. Employee #1 removed the bagged package to the exterior of the building, subsequently spilling the chemical on his clothing. Employees #2 and #5 through #13 were overcome by vapors from the spilled liquid and experienced nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. All employees were transported to local hospitals, where they were treated for respiratory distress and released.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, WORK RULES, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, SPILL, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, CHEMICAL, VOMIT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104644190 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Managers and administrators, n.e.c | ||
| 2 | 104644190 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Managers and administrators, n.e.c | ||
| 3 | 104644190 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. | ||
| 4 | 104644190 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. | ||
| 5 | 104644190 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. | ||
| 6 | 104644190 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Managers and administrators, n.e.c | ||
| 7 | 104644190 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. | ||
| 8 | 104644190 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. | ||
| 9 | 104644190 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. | ||
| 10 | 104644190 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. | ||
| 11 | 104644190 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. | ||
| 12 | 104644190 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. | ||
| 13 | 104644190 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. | ||
| 14 | 104644190 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. | ||
| 15 | 104644190 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. | ||
| 16 | 104644190 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. | ||
| 17 | 104644190 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. |