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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102740156 - Metals Testing Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Hartford Area Office
Site Address:
Metals Testing Co.
570 Sullivan Ave.
South Windsor, CT 06074
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8999
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/02/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/01/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360666846 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Current Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,480 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,480 |
| Current Penalty | $4,480 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,480 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100094 D09 I | 11/15/1988 | 11/28/1988 | $560 | $810 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19101200 H | 11/15/1988 | 01/30/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100094 D09 II | 11/15/1988 | 11/21/1988 | $560 | $810 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100094 D09 V | 11/15/1988 | 11/21/1988 | $560 | $810 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100094 D09 XI | 11/15/1988 | 12/12/1988 | $560 | $810 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100145 C03 | 11/15/1988 | 12/19/1988 | $560 | $810 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100151 C | 11/15/1988 | 12/12/1988 | $560 | $810 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 11/15/1988 | 01/30/1989 | $560 | $810 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01008 | Serious | 19101200 F05 II | 11/15/1988 | 11/28/1988 | $560 | $810 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on October 18, 1988, Employee #1, of a metal testing company, was transporting approximately 2.6 gallons of hydrofluoric acid in a 15 liter open pail. The employee intended to introduce the acid into a nitric/hydrofluoric etch tank that was located about 86 feet from the outside storage area. Either the employee tripped and lost his balance or his leg may have collapsed due to lifelong cerebral palsy. When the acid splashed onto Employee #1's chest, throat, and face he inhaled the hydrofluoric acid fumes and died en route to Hartford Hospital. Employee #1 was wearing work clothing, long rubber gloves, and street glasses while transporting the acid.
Keywords: CHEST, THROAT, PPE, HYDROFLUORIC ACID, INHALATION, TRIPPED, FALL, SPILL, FACE, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102740156 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |