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Inspection: 101582047 - Douglas Fertilizer & Chemical, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Inspection Nr: 101582047
Report ID: 0420600
Date Opened: 02/11/1986
Site Address:
Douglas Fertilizer & Chemical, Inc
2721 Union Street
Zellwood, FL 32798
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 56, Zellwood, FL 32798
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2875
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/21/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/15/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360146302 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| Current Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 04/17/1986 | 04/18/1986 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100134 A02 | 04/17/1986 | 04/18/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 19100178 M03 | 04/17/1986 | 04/18/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 14346688
Event: 01/22/1986
EMPLOYEE KILLED BY OUT-OF-CONTROL CHEMICAL REACTION
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS PREPARING A MAGNESIUM NITRATE SOLUTION. HE APPARENTLY ADDED NITRIC ACID TO THE MAGNESIUM OXIDE AND WATER SOLUTION PREMATURELY. THE MIXTURE ERUPTED, BURNING THE EMPLOYEE. HE DIED.
Keywords: BURN, CHEMICAL REACTION, NITRIC ACID, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101582047 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |