Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315765396 - Combined Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Erie Area Office
Site Address:
Combined Systems, Inc.
388 Kinsman Road
Jamestown, PA 16134
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3482
NAICS: 332992/Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/01/2012
Emphasis: S:Amputations, S:Electrical, S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 09/05/2012
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Referral | 200387942 | Yes |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
Initial Penalty | $10,710 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,710 |
Current Penalty | $5,164 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,164 |
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 | 19100212 A04 | 08/02/2012 | 08/28/2012 | $2,295 | $3,060 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100106 E06 I | 08/02/2012 | 08/28/2012 | $0 | $3,825 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100106 H04 IVB | 08/02/2012 | 08/28/2012 | $2,869 | $3,825 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On February 20, 2012, pellets to create tear gas were being rolled in a 55 gallon drum to create a slurry mix that was to be transferred to smaller containers. When the drum exploded, its lid flew off, the slurry material spilled, and it ignited. There was substantial damage to the building but no employees were injured.
Keywords: DRUM, FIRE, EXPLOSION, COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 315765396 | Occupation not reported |