At 11:43 a.m. on February 24, 2025, Employee #1, 61, was spray painting aircraft parts while wearing a supplied air respirator. Nitrogen backflowed into the breathing air system, displacing oxygen and asphyxiating the employee. Employee #1 was fatally injured.
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $33,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,100 |
| Current Penalty | $33,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,100 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | Contest | Latest Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | Serious | Citation Type | 06/12/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | I – Informal Settlement | |
| 01002 | Serious | 19100134 I08 The employer shall ensure that breathing air couplings are incompatible with outlets for nonrespirable worksite air or other gas systems. No asphyxiating substance shall be introduced into breathing air lines. | 06/12/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | I – Informal Settlement | |
| 02001 | Other | 19100134 I05 IV Have a tag containing the most recent change date and the signature of the person authorized by the employer to perform the change. The tag shall be maintained at the compressor. | 06/12/2025 | $0 | $0 | I – Informal Settlement |
Source: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1806145.015