Inspection Detail
Inspection: 122204399 - Bilsons Industries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Milwaukee Area Office
Site Address:
Bilsons Industries, Inc.
2733 West Carmen Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/30/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/03/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100120302 | ||
| Referral | 200121564 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 1 | 2 | 11 | ||
| Current Violations | 8 | 1 | 2 | 11 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $23,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $98,000 | $121,750 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $84,000 | $91,000 |
| 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 | 19100107 C03 | 09/24/1999 | 10/06/1999 | $1,000 | $3,500 | $0 | 10/14/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100107 D02 | 09/24/1999 | 10/14/1999 | $1,000 | $3,500 | $0 | 10/14/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100107 D12 | 09/24/1999 | 10/14/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/14/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100107 J03 I | 09/24/1999 | 10/14/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/14/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100107 G02 | 09/24/1999 | 10/01/1999 | $1,000 | $3,500 | $0 | 10/14/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | 19100107 G05 | 09/24/1999 | 10/06/1999 | $1,000 | $3,500 | $0 | 10/14/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01005A | Serious | 19100132 A | 09/24/1999 | 10/06/1999 | $1,000 | $3,500 | $0 | 10/14/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01005B | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 09/24/1999 | 10/06/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/14/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01006A | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 09/24/1999 | 10/14/1999 | $500 | $1,250 | $0 | 10/14/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01006B | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 09/24/1999 | 10/14/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/14/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 01006C | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 09/24/1999 | 10/14/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/14/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 01007 | Serious | 19100157 G01 | 09/24/1999 | 10/14/1999 | $500 | $2,500 | $0 | 10/14/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 13. | 01008 | Serious | 19100165 B05 | 09/24/1999 | 10/06/1999 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 10/14/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 14. | 02001 | Unclass | 19100107 B05 IV | 09/24/1999 | 10/14/1999 | $42,000 | $49,000 | $0 | 10/14/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 15. | 02002A | Unclass | 19101200 E01 | 09/24/1999 | 10/06/1999 | $42,000 | $49,000 | $0 | 10/14/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 16. | 02002B | Unclass | 19101200 H01 | 09/24/1999 | 10/14/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/14/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 17. | 03001A | Other | 19101020 G01 I | 09/24/1999 | 10/14/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/14/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 18. | 03001B | Other | 19101020 G01 II | 09/24/1999 | 10/06/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/14/1999 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:30 a.m. on March 27, 1999, Employee #1 and a coworker were cleaning a spray booth after completion of the third shift. Typically this involves first purging the paint lines with acetone and then peeling the coating from the sides and floor. Another coworker was in an office 60 ft from the booth when he heard shouting. When he went to investigate, he found the first coworker running toward him on fire. He grabbed a fire extinguisher and sprayed the coworker. He then heard cries for help from the spray booth, where he found Employee #1 leaning against some boxes, engulfed in flames. He used the fire extinguisher on Employee #1 while Emergency Services was summoned. Employee #1 died that night as a result of his burns. The first coworker was hospitalized in critical condition and the second coworker was treated and released.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, CLEANING, FIRE, ACETONE, CHEMICAL VAPOR, SPRAY BOOTH, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122204399 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Painting and paint spraying machine operators |
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