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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125160630 - Hb Fuller Co
Inspection Information - Office: Mi Cet (Health)
Inspection Nr: 125160630
Report ID: 0552610
Date Opened: 11/09/2002
Site Address:
Hb Fuller Co
2727 Kinney Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Mailing Address:
2727 Kinney Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2891
NAICS: 325520/Adhesive Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/15/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/24/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360481394 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| Current Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,750 |
| 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 | 40801011 A | 01/31/2003 | 05/02/2003 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 E01 II | 01/31/2003 | 03/03/2003 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 C03 | 01/31/2003 | 03/03/2003 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 201640059
Event: 11/08/2002
Employee killed by asphyxiation in confined space
On November 8, 2002, Employee #1 was found with his upper torso inside a testing hatch on a reaction vessel where a polyol was being manufactured. The apparent cause of death was asphyxiation from the nitrogen purge in the reaction vessel.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, CONFINED SPACE, NITROGEN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125160630 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |