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Inspection: 102921970 - Monsanto Chemical Company

Inspection Information - Office: Boston South Area Office

 

Inspection Nr: 102921970
Report ID: 0111400
Date Opened: 09/09/1988

Site Address:
Monsanto Chemical Company
Mystic View Road
Everett, MA 02149

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: Union

SIC:2869

NAICS: 0 

Inspection Type: Referral

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 11/03/1988

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 11/03/1988

Related Activity
Type Activity Nr Safety Health
Referral 901376954 Yes

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 660514
Event: 09/09/1988
No employees injured during chemical spill and fire

At 6:50 a.m. on September 9, 1988, a chemical reactor containing phosphorous trichloride, acetic anhydride, and glucial acetic acid began leaking around a faulty gasket. The airborne material spontaneously ignited, apparently due to the production of lower oxides of phosphorous (LOOP), such as phosphine and diphosphane, and the normal acetyl chloride. Employees in a nearby control room regulated the process, which was completely automated. An attempt was made to extinguish the fire with a hand-held extinguisher, but it continued to burn. The operator activated an emergency deluge system. The local fire department responded, but the fire had been controlled by the company's hazmat team. There were no injuries or damage outside the company's property.

Keywords: LEAK, GASKET, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, FIRE EXTINGUISHER, FIRE, PHOSPHOROUS, CHEMICAL REACTION, PHOSPHINE GAS, SPILL

Investigated Inspection
# Inspection Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 102921970 Occupation Not Listed
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