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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309449155 - Whitaker Surface Systems
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
Whitaker Surface Systems
2707 Tracy Rd.
Northwood, OH 43619
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3471
NAICS: 332813/ Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/30/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/06/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 202099685 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $400 | $0 | $0 | $3,400 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $400 | $0 | $0 | $3,400 |
| 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 | 10/18/2007 | 10/25/2007 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 10/18/2007 | 10/25/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 10/18/2007 | 11/06/2007 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Repeat | 19101200 F05 I | 10/18/2007 | 10/30/2007 | $200 | $200 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Repeat | 19101200 F05 II | 10/18/2007 | 10/30/2007 | $200 | $200 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At 4:30 a.m. on August 30, 2007, Employee #1 was working for Whitaker Surface Systems on the Hand Rack Line. As Employee #1 reached up to catch his balance, he grabbed the side of one of the dip tanks, which contained a caustic solution of sodium hydroxide, sodium silicate and sodium phosphate. Employee #1's hand slipped on the edge of the dip tank, and his hand and arm went into the dipping tank. He received first- and third-degree burns to his left hand and arm. Employee #1 was hospitalized for treatment of his chemical burns.
Keywords: BURN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SLIP, WALK PLATFORM, PHOSPHORIC ACID, DIP TANK, ARM, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309449155 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Laborers, except construction |