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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1197139.015 - A&B Process Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Appleton Area Office
Site Address:
A&B Process Systems, Inc.
223 S. Wisconsin Ave
Stratford, WI 54484
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 86, Stratford, WI 54484
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332420/Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/14/2016
Emphasis: N:Chrome6, L:Fall
Case Closed: 07/12/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1164243 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $43,458 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $43,458 |
| Current Penalty | $34,404 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | $36,404 |
| 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 | 03/27/2017 | 07/03/2017 | $9,054 | $9,054 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 C05 II C | 03/27/2017 | 05/03/2017 | $12,675 | $12,675 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100146 C05 II E 1 | 03/27/2017 | 05/03/2017 | $12,675 | $12,675 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100146 C05 II H | 03/27/2017 | 05/03/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Other | 19101026 D02 III | 03/27/2017 | $2,000 | $9,054 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:00 a.m. on December 14, 2016, an employee had been welding lift lugs onto the outside of stainless steel tanks. Small metal bladders were placed on the inside surface of the tank where the employee was welding. The metal bladders were supplied with argon and used to purge oxygen from the inside surface of the weld area to eliminate oxidation of the metal during welding outside the tank. It is believed the employee entered the tank to remove the metal bladders and was asphyxiated due to lack of oxygen displaced by the argon gas.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Confined Space, Oxygen Deficiency, Welder
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1197139.015 | 26 | M | Fatality | Welders and cutters |