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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1123561 - Waste Conversion Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Osha Philadelphia Area Office
Site Address:
Waste Conversion Inc
2869 Sandstone Drive
Hatfield, PA 19440
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/03/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/25/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360531669 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $8,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 12/12/1984 | 12/26/1984 | $1,000 | $8,000 | $0 | 01/10/1985 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100134 D02 I | 12/12/1984 | 01/19/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/10/1985 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS OVERCOME BY SOLVENT VAPORS WHILE WORKING ALONE INSIDE A TANK TRUCK. HE WAS CLEANING OUT SOME RESIDUAL WASTE MATERIAL. THE EMPLOYEE WAS NOT WEARING ANY PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (IE, A SAFETY HARNESS AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION). THE COMPANY SHIFT SUPERVISOR WAS ALSO OVERCOME DURING A RESCUE ATTEMPT. THREE OTHER COMPANY EMPLOYEES WERE ALSO AFFECTED BY SOLVENT EXPOSURE. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS REMOVED FROM THE TRUCK'S TANK BY A LOCAL RESUE SQUAD. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED AND LATER RELEASED . THE COMPANY DID NOT FOLLOW ESTABLISHED CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROCEDURE.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, TANK TRUCK, VAPOR, CONFINED SPACE, PPE, SAFETY BELT, TANK CLEANING, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1123561 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 1123561 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 1123561 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 1123561 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 1123561 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported |