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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: 1464642.015 - Great Lakes Tank & Vessel Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
Great Lakes Tank & Vessel Llc
8101 Union Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 111, Mentor, OH 44061
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562998/All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/11/2020
Emphasis: N:Svep
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1545640 | ||
| Inspection | 1464356 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 11 | 17 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 11 | 17 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $80,964 | $1,484,307 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,565,271 |
| Current Penalty | $80,964 | $1,484,307 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,565,271 |
| 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 | 19100134 D02 I B | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $13,494 | $13,494 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100134 E01 | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $13,494 | $13,494 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100134 G02 I | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $13,494 | $13,494 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100146 D05 II | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $13,494 | $13,494 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100146 D09 | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $13,494 | $13,494 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19101200 F06 | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $13,494 | $13,494 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 7. | 02001 | Willful | 19100132 D01 I | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $134,937 | $134,937 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 8. | 02002 | Willful | 19100132 D01 I | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $134,937 | $134,937 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 9. | 02003 | Willful | 19100132 D01 I | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $134,937 | $134,937 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 10. | 02004A | Willful | 19100146 D03 IV | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $134,937 | $134,937 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 11. | 02004B | Willful | 19100146 D04 I | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 12. | 02004C | Willful | 19100146 D05 I | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 13. | 02004D | Willful | 19100146 E01 | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 14. | 02004E | Willful | 19100146 K03 | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 15. | 02005A | Willful | 19100146 D03 IV | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $134,937 | $134,937 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 16. | 02005B | Willful | 19100146 D04 I | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 17. | 02005C | Willful | 19100146 D05 I | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 18. | 02005D | Willful | 19100146 E01 | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 19. | 02005E | Willful | 19100146 K03 | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 20. | 02006A | Willful | 19100146 D03 IV | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $134,937 | $134,937 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 21. | 02006B | Willful | 19100146 D04 I | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 22. | 02006C | Willful | 19100146 D05 I | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 23. | 02006D | Willful | 19100146 E01 | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 24. | 02006E | Willful | 19100146 K03 | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 25. | 02007A | Willful | 19100146 D03 IV | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $134,937 | $134,937 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 26. | 02007B | Willful | 19100146 D04 I | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 27. | 02007C | Willful | 19100146 D05 I | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 28. | 02007D | Willful | 19100146 E01 | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 29. | 02007E | Willful | 19100146 K03 | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 30. | 02008A | Willful | 19100146 D03 IV | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $134,937 | $134,937 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 31. | 02008B | Willful | 19100146 D04 I | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 32. | 02008C | Willful | 19100146 D05 I | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 33. | 02008D | Willful | 19100146 E01 | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 34. | 02008E | Willful | 19100146 K03 | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 35. | 02009A | Willful | 19100146 D03 IV | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $134,937 | $134,937 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 36. | 02009B | Willful | 19100146 D04 I | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 37. | 02009C | Willful | 19100146 D05 I | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 38. | 02009D | Willful | 19100146 E01 | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 39. | 02009E | Willful | 19100146 K03 | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 40. | 02010A | Willful | 19100146 D03 IV | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $134,937 | $134,937 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 41. | 02010B | Willful | 19100146 D04 I | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 42. | 02010C | Willful | 19100146 D05 I | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 43. | 02010D | Willful | 19100146 E01 | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 44. | 02010E | Willful | 19100146 K03 | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 45. | 02011A | Willful | 19100146 G01 | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $134,937 | $134,937 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 46. | 02011B | Willful | 19101200 H01 | 08/13/2020 | 08/25/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2020 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 12:30 p.m. on February 20, 2020, Employee #1, employed by a structural steel fabricator and erector company, was entering a tank to clean it. The tank had a combination of Ecocure II and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) residues and had been purged with nitrogen. Employee #1 entered the permit required confined space that contained the residual chemicals and nitrogen to perform the cleaning operations. She was overcome by the oxygen deficient atmosphere. Employee #2, employed by a chemical distribution company, entered the tank to make a rescue attempt for Employee #1. He was also overcome from the oxygen deficient atmosphere. Both employees were killed by asphyxiation.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Cleaning, Confined Space, Mek, Nitrogen, Oxygen Deficiency, Purging
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1464642.015 | 30 | F | Fatality | Vehicle washers and equipment cleaners |