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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: 1552146.015 - Vicki'S Avondale Truck Wash, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Arizona Division Of Occupational Safety And Health (Adosh)
Site Address:
Vicki'S Avondale Truck Wash, Llc
925 N 101st Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
Mailing Address:
925 N 101st Ave, Avondale, AZ 85323
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811198/All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/30/2021
Emphasis: N:Chemnep
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1810788 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $13,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,600 |
| Current Penalty | $3,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,800 |
| 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 | 19100132 D02 | 02/11/2022 | 02/22/2022 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100134 C01 | 02/11/2022 | 02/22/2022 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100134 E02 I | 02/11/2022 | 02/22/2022 | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100134 F01 | 02/11/2022 | 02/22/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100134 K | 02/11/2022 | 02/22/2022 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 6. | 01004A | Serious | 19100146 C05 II H | 02/11/2022 | 02/22/2022 | $2,800 | $5,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01004B | Serious | 19100146 D01 | 02/11/2022 | 02/22/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 8. | 01004C | Serious | 19100146 K02 IV | 02/11/2022 | 03/09/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 9. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 02/11/2022 | 03/09/2022 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 11:30 a.m. on August 29, 2021, Employee #1 inserted a tank wash spinner inside a semi-tanker, which later started draining slowly. Employee #1 entered the tanker to find out why it was draining slowly. Employee #1 lost consciousness while inside the tanker and Employee #2 went inside the tanker to render help when he also was overcome by high levels of hydrogen sulfide gas. Both employees died due toxic gas exposure.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Chemical Exposure, Confined Space, Hydrogen Sulfide, Lung, Overexposure, Respiratory Tract, Tank Cleaning, Tank Truck, Toxic Fumes, Tractor Trailer, Unconsciousness
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1552146.015 | 32 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction | |
| 2 | 1552146.015 | 43 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |