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Violation Summary
Serious Willful Repeat Other Unclass Total
Initial Violations 1 1
Current Violations 1 1
Initial Penalty $7,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $7,000
Current Penalty $7,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $7,000
FTA Amount $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Violation Items
# ID Type Standard Issuance Abate Curr$ Init$ Fta$ Contest LastEvent
  1. 01001 Serious 19100146 C02 12/28/2009 01/06/2010 $7,000 $7,000 $0 01/08/2010 J - ALJ Decision

Accident Investigation Summary
Summary Nr: 200831469 Event: 06/29/2009Hydrogen Sulfide Overexposure Kills Three Workers
On June 29, 2009, Employee #1, who worked for S. Dahan Piping and Heating Corp., entered a dry well (confined space) through a 3-ft-diameter opening. As he descended an 18-ft ladder, he was overcome by hydrogen sulfide. Employee #2, who worked for the same company, attempted to rescue Employee #1, and he too was overcome by the toxic gas. Employee #3, employed by Regal Recycling Co., Inc., also entered the confined space to attempt rescue of the first two workers, and was also asphyxiated. All three workers died at the scene.
Keywords: respiratory, toxic atmosphere, inhalation, air contamination, overexposure, respirator, ventilation, confined space, hydrogen sulfide, gas
Inspection Degree Nature Occupation
1 307637645 Fatality Asphyxia Occupation not reported

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