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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1329577.015 - Erie Technologies Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Erie Technologies Inc.
6872 Memorial Hwy
Ottawa Lake, MI 49267
Mailing Address:
6872 Memorial Hwy, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332312/Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/08/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/04/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1358657 | ||
| Inspection | 1331711 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 |
| Current Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 |
| 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 | 325.50257(1) | 12/05/2018 | 01/11/2019 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 325.50258 | 12/05/2018 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 3:15 p.m. on July 12, 2018, an employee was performing abrasive blasting with metal shot in a tank that measured approximately 28-29 feet long by 8-9 feet high. The employee was wearing an Apollo supplied air respirator helmet (model number: 600) and exhaust ventilation was being used in the space. For an unknown reason, the employee collapsed and stopped breathing. The employee was found by a manager that began to perform CPR. However, the employee could not be revived and was determined dead. The incident investigation reported that the medical examiner was unable to determine a cause of death or manner of death. Carbon monoxide poisoning, as well as any preexisting medical conditions were ruled out. However, it was discovered that he had not had a respiratory medical evaluation prior to wearing the helmet, nor had he received training.
Keywords: Abrasive Blasting, Respiratory, Unconsciousness, Untrained
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1329577.015 | 29 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |