Inspection Detail

Inspection: 100611136 - D P C Industries, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Denver Area Office

Inspection Nr: 100611136

Report ID: 0830500

Date Opened: 07/24/1989

Site Address:
D P C Industries, Inc.
6330 Colorado Blvd.
Commerce City, CO 80022

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:5169

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Referral

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 10/05/1989

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 12/18/1989

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Referral	900906744	Yes

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	3					3
Current Violations				1		1
Initial Penalty	$1,770	$0	$0	$0	$0	$1,770
Current Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Serious	5A0001	11/03/1989	11/09/1989	$640	$640	$0	I - Informal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.
2.	01002	Other	19100133 A01	11/03/1989	11/04/1989	$0	$640	$0	I - Informal Settlement
3.	01003	Serious	19100151 A	11/03/1989	11/05/1989	$490	$490	$0	I - Informal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 521393

Event: 07/24/1989

Employees affected by chlorine leak, one hospitalized

An employee was filling a one-ton cylinder with chlorine for use by municipal water and sewage treatment plants. The filling hose burst near the fill connection and spewed chlorine gas. The employee ran to safety. The chlorine traveled from the area and affected the employees of other businesses next door. Employees #1 through #18 were examined at area hospitals and all but Employee #17 were released. The hose connection was a Teflon lined braided stainless steel hose manufactured by Everflex.

Keywords: INHALATION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HOSE, CHLORINE, GAS LEAK, SPILL, TOXIC FUMES, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	100611136	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
2	100611136	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
3	100611136	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
4	100611136	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
5	100611136	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
6	100611136	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
7	100611136	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
8	100611136	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
9	100611136	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
10	100611136	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
11	100611136	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
12	100611136	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
13	100611136	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
14	100611136	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
15	100611136	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
16	100611136	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
17	100611136	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
18	100611136	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported

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