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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308493816 - Nuco2, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Nuco2, Inc.
3785 Orlando Drive
Sanford, FL 32773
Mailing Address:
1520 Bobby Lee Point, Sanford, FL 32771
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5169
NAICS: 424690/Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/30/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/14/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102435864 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| Current Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 | $0 | $12,600 |
| 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 | Other | 19101000 A02 | 07/05/2005 | 07/11/2005 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | 07/26/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Other | 19101000 E | 07/05/2005 | 07/29/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/26/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 E02 II | 07/05/2005 | 07/22/2005 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | 07/26/2005 | - |
Investigation Summary
On January 8, 2005, Employee #1 and Employee #2 were attempting to refill a carbon dioxide tank. The fill connection was located in a storage room. The door to the storage room was locked and the employees used a ladder to climb over a 10-ft wall to access the connection. Carbon dioxide began leaking into the enclosed area. Employees #1 and #2 died due to asphyxia.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, FOOD PREPARATION, WORK RULES, INHALATION, AIR CONTAMINATION, TANK, TRUCK DRIVER, CARBON DIOXIDE, GAS LEAK, CHEMICAL VAPOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308493816 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Truck drivers, heavy |