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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17976705 - H And M Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Puerto Rico Area Office
Site Address:
H And M Systems, Inc.
13f Lindburg Bay St.
St. Thomas, VI 00802
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4671, Veterans Dr. Station, St. Thomas, VI 00802
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4959
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/12/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/30/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360526560 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $480 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $480 |
| Current Penalty | $480 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $480 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100132 A | 03/09/1987 | 04/09/1987 | $480 | $480 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100132 A | 03/09/1987 | 04/09/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100134 A02 | 03/09/1987 | 04/30/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100134 A02 | 03/09/1987 | 04/30/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 5. | 01001E | Serious | 19100134 A02 | 03/09/1987 | 04/30/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 6. | 01001F | Serious | 19100134 E01 | 03/09/1987 | 04/30/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 7. | 01001G | Serious | 19100134 E03 | 03/09/1987 | 04/30/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 8. | 01001H | Serious | 19100134 E03 | 03/09/1987 | 04/30/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 9. | 01001I | Serious | 19100134 E05 | 03/09/1987 | 04/30/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 10. | 02001 | Other | 19100134 F01 | 03/09/1987 | 04/30/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 11. | 02002 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 03/09/1987 | 04/09/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | A - Amendment | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 12. | 02003 | Other | 19101200 G01 | 03/09/1987 | 04/09/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | A - Amendment | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 13. | 02004 | Other | 19101200 H01 | 03/09/1987 | 04/09/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | A - Amendment | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was repairing a sewage pump inside a 900 gallon cylindrical septic tank that was 6 ft high, 5 1/2 ft diameter at the top, and 4 3/5 ft diameter at the bottom. According to the medical examiner, Employee #1 was overcome by a gas, possibly methane. The autopsy report stated that Employee #1 died of asphyxia, which was secondary to methane inhalation. No methane was measured or detected by the medical examiner. Employee #1 was not issued the proper respirator. Employees had not been trained.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, REPAIR, VENTILATION, CONFINED SPACE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, NATURAL GAS, TANK, UNTRAINED, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17976705 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |