At 1:30 p.m. on August 7, 2022, an employee worked as a production supervisor in his office when the deluge system alarm was activated. Approximately 30 seconds after the audible alarm was engaged, the foam generators were activated and began to disperse 2.2% high expansion foam. The employee attempted to exit his office to reach a safe point but was trapped in the foam.
The employee was found unresponsive near one of the outer walls a few hours after the system r released. The employee died as a result of asphyxia.
An investigation could not determine why the suppression system was activated, as there was no fire at the facility.
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $68,368 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $68,368 |
| Current Penalty | $68,368 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $68,368 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | Contest | Latest Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100160 B04 | 01/13/2023 | 02/09/2023 | $14,502 | $14,502 | Z – Issued | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100160 B05 | 01/13/2023 | 02/09/2023 | $10,360 | $10,360 | Z – Issued | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 H02 II | 01/13/2023 | 02/09/2023 | $14,502 | $14,502 | Z – Issued | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19101200 H03 II | 01/13/2023 | 02/09/2023 | $14,502 | $14,502 | Z – Issued | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 H03 III | 01/13/2023 | 02/09/2023 | $14,502 | $14,502 | Z – Issued |
Source: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1613102.015