On May 18, 2023, at 7:45 p.m. an employee, 45, working for a paint and coating manufacturer was wearing a 3M half-face respirator while spray coating MacroPoxy 646 Fast Cure Epoxy on parts.
The employee was spraying the last parts of the day when he began feeling chest pain.
The employee used his inhaler twice but passed out.
A coworker (supervisor) called an ambulance which took the employee to the hospital.
The employee never recovered, had no brain activity and was taken off life support a week after the incident.
The employee died of cardiovascular failure.
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $37,505 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $37,505 |
| Current Penalty | $19,511 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,511 |
| 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 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100095 C01 | 10/19/2023 | 11/15/2023 | $0 | $4,465 | I – Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100134 C01 | 10/19/2023 | 12/06/2023 | $5,000 | $6,250 | I – Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100134 E01 | 10/19/2023 | 12/06/2023 | $0 | $0 | I – Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100134 F02 | 10/19/2023 | 12/06/2023 | $0 | $0 | I – Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01002D | Serious | 19100134 K | 10/19/2023 | 12/06/2023 | $0 | $0 | I – Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01003A | Serious | 19100134 I05 IV | 10/19/2023 | 12/06/2023 | $2,902 | $4,465 | I – Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01003B | Serious | 19100134 I07 | 10/19/2023 | 12/06/2023 | $0 | $0 | I – Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01004A | Serious | 19101053 C | 10/19/2023 | 12/06/2023 | $2,902 | $4,465 | I – Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01004B | Serious | 19101053 F01 | 10/19/2023 | 12/06/2023 | $0 | $0 | I – Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01004C | Serious | 19101053 F03 | 10/19/2023 | 12/06/2023 | $0 | $0 | I – Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01006A | Serious | 19101053 F02 I | 10/19/2023 | 12/06/2023 | $2,902 | $4,465 | I – Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01006B | Serious | 19101053 J01 | 10/19/2023 | 12/06/2023 | $0 | $0 | I – Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 01006C | Serious | 19101053 D01 | 10/19/2023 | 12/06/2023 | $0 | $4,465 | I – Informal Settlement | ||
| 14. | 01007 | Serious | 19101053 I01 I | 10/19/2023 | 12/06/2023 | $2,902 | $4,465 | I – Informal Settlement | ||
| 15. | 01008 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 10/19/2023 | 12/06/2023 | $2,902 | $4,465 | I – Informal Settlemen |