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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307637645 - Regal Recycling Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Queens District Office
Site Address:
Regal Recycling Co., Inc.
172-06 Douglas Ave
Jamaica, NY 11433
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 423930/Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/28/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/07/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100831452 | ||
| Accident | 100831460 |
| Violations/Penalties | 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 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 | 19100146 C02 | 12/28/2009 | 01/06/2010 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 01/08/2010 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
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 | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307637645 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |