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Inspection Detail

Inspection: 18158865 - Safe Air Systems, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Denver
Nr: 18158865Report ID: 0830500Open Date: 02/24/1993
Safe Air Systems, Inc.
9000 York Street
Thornton, CO 80229 		Union Status: NonUnion
SIC: 1795/Wrecking and Demolition Work
Mailing: 4892 Van Gordon St., Wheatridge, CO 80229
Inspection Type:Accident
Scope:Partial Advanced Notice:N
Ownership:Private
Safety/Health:Health Close Conference:04/15/1993
Close Case:07/23/1993
Related Activity:TypeIDSafetyHealth
 Accident360351969    

Violation Summary
Serious Willful Repeat Other Unclass Total
Initial Violations 3 6 9
Current Violations 1 8 9
Initial Penalty $2,250 $0 $0 $1,500 $0 $3,750
Current Penalty $750 $0 $0 $2,500 $0 $3,250
FTA Amount $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Violation Items
# ID Type Standard Issuance Abate Curr$ Init$ Fta$ Contest LastEvent
  1. 01001 Other 19260051 C01 04/30/1993 05/03/1993 $750 $750 $0 I - Informal Settlement
  2. 01002A Serious 19260058 F01 II 04/30/1993 05/03/1993 $750 $750 $0 I - Informal Settlement
  3. 01002B Serious 19260058 N02 II 04/30/1993 05/17/1993 $0 $0 $0 I - Informal Settlement
  4. 01003A Other 19260058 M04 IA 04/30/1993 05/17/1993 $750 $750 $0 I - Informal Settlement
  5. 01003B Serious 19260058 M04 IC 04/30/1993 05/17/1993 $0 $0 $0 I - Informal Settlement
  6. 01003C Serious 19260058 M04 ID 04/30/1993 05/17/1993 $0 $0 $0 I - Informal Settlement
  7. 02001 Other 19030002 A01 04/30/1993 05/03/1993 $500 $500 $0 I - Informal Settlement
  8. 02002 Other 19040005 A 04/30/1993 05/03/1993 $0 $500 $0 D - Govt Dismissed
  9. 02003 Other 19260058 K03 IIII 04/30/1993 05/17/1993 $0 $0 $0 I - Informal Settlement
  10. 02004 Other 19260058 J02 II 04/30/1993 05/03/1993 $0 $0 $0 I - Informal Settlement
  11. 02005A Other 19260059 E01 04/30/1993 05/31/1993 $0 $0 $0 I - Informal Settlement
  12. 02005B Other 19260059 E01 II 04/30/1993 05/31/1993 $0 $0 $0 I - Informal Settlement
  13. 02005C Other 19260059 E02 04/30/1993 05/31/1993 $0 $0 $0 I - Informal Settlement
  14. 02006A Other 19100134 B08 04/30/1993 05/31/1993 $500 $500 $0 I - Informal Settlement
  15. 02006B Other 19260021 B06 I 04/30/1993 05/31/1993 $0 $0 $0 I - Informal Settlement
  16. 02006C Other 19260059 H 04/30/1993 05/31/1993 $0 $0 $0 I - Informal Settlement

Accident Investigation Summary
Summary Nr: 930776Event: 02/24/1993Employee Dies Of Myocardial Ischemia
Employee #1, an asbestos abatement worker, was assigned to move ACM debris weighing 25 to 40 lb, 10 ft in a 4-ft-high crawl space to the load out area. After one hour of performing this task, Employee #1, who was wearing a PAPR and coveralls, passed out. A coworker tried to help and called for assistance. Employee #1 was removed from the crawl space and attempts were made to revive him. CPR was administered and an ambulance was called. According to the preliminary autopsy, the cause of death was myocardial ischemia with contributing factors.
Keywords: heart, unconsciousness, confined space, cpr, ppe, construction, asbestos removal, crawl space
Inspection Degree Nature Occupation
1 18158865 Fatality Other Construction trades, n.e.c.

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