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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 314600594 - Speedy Rooter, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Bismarck Area Office
Site Address:
Speedy Rooter, Inc.
Military Road & North Watier Street
North Sioux City, SD 57049
Mailing Address:
600 West 13th Street, South Sioux City, NE 68776
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 562998/All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/13/2010
Emphasis: N:Svep
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100333079 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $31,500 | $63,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $94,500 |
| Current Penalty | $31,500 | $63,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $94,500 |
| 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 D04 I | 01/03/2011 | 02/04/2011 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | 01/25/2011 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 D04 II | 01/03/2011 | 02/04/2011 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | 01/25/2011 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 D09 | 01/03/2011 | 02/04/2011 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | 01/25/2011 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100146 D10 | 01/03/2011 | 02/04/2011 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | 01/25/2011 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 01/03/2011 | 02/04/2011 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | 01/25/2011 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 01/03/2011 | 02/04/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/25/2011 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 7. | 01005C | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 01/03/2011 | 02/04/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/25/2011 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 8. | 02001 | Willful | 19100146 C04 | 01/03/2011 | 02/04/2011 | $63,000 | $63,000 | $0 | 01/25/2011 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
On July 10, 2010, Employee #1 and #2 were engaged in underground sewer clearing operations when they were overcome by sewer gas. Employee #1 died, and Employee #2 remained hospitalized in a coma.
Keywords: SEWER, ASPHYXIATED, CLEANING, INHALATION, GAS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314600594 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 314600594 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |