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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: 1723049.015 - 75981 - Psc Custom Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
75981 - Psc Custom Llc
8342 Fairforest Road
North Charleston, SC 29405
Mailing Address:
8342 Fairforest Road, North Charleston, SC 29405
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 811310/Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/01/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2121371 | ||
| Referral | 2121382 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,800 |
| Current Penalty | $13,440 | $0 | $0 | $1,600 | $0 | $15,040 |
| 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 | Other | 19100146 C02 | 07/12/2024 | 07/18/2024 | $1,600 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 D05 | 07/12/2024 | 07/18/2024 | $2,240 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 E01 | 07/12/2024 | 07/18/2024 | $2,240 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100146 H | 07/12/2024 | 07/18/2024 | $2,240 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100146 I | 07/12/2024 | 07/18/2024 | $2,240 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100146 J01 | 07/12/2024 | 07/18/2024 | $2,240 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100146 K03 | 07/12/2024 | 07/18/2024 | $2,240 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:15 a.m. on January 18, 2024, Employee #1 was working inside a 7,000-gallon tanker trailer. Employee #1 was tasked with inspecting the damage of the interior of the tanker. Employee #1 was in the early stages of the tank inspection when he lost consciousness. A coworker noticed that Employee #1 lost consciousness, and s/he called the foreman to call 9-1-1. The coworker climbed into the tank to try and rescue Employee #1. The foreman arrived at the tank and realized the attendant wasn't on the ladder. The foreman grabbed an air hose and began to spray air into the tank. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: Air Hose, Confined Space, Inhalation, Inspecting, Lost consciousness, Tank, Trailer
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1723049.015 | 37 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |