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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103130753 - The Mead Corp.-Fine Paper Div-Chilpaco Mill
Inspection Information - Office: Cincinnati Area Office
Site Address:
The Mead Corp.-Fine Paper Div-Chilpaco Mill
Eastern Ave. & Route 23
Chillicothe, OH 45601
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2500, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Union Status: Union
SIC:2621
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/14/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/10/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360647556 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,300 |
| Current Penalty | $3,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,100 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100305 G01 III | 01/17/1989 | 01/21/1989 | $650 | $800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100305 J02 II | 01/17/1989 | 01/21/1989 | $650 | $800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 H02 I | 01/17/1989 | 03/03/1989 | $900 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19101200 H02 II | 01/17/1989 | 03/03/1989 | $0 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 H02 III | 01/17/1989 | 03/03/1989 | $900 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employees #3, #6, and #9 improperly mixed a 12 1/2 percent bleach solution and a hydrochloric acid solution during a boilout procedure, which began in the beater room attached to a paper machine. The resulting chlorine gas affected Employees #1 through #9, either at their work stations or while passing through the beater room. Factors contributing to the accident include a lack of distinctive labeling for the tote bins containing acids and caustics; lack of written procedures for chemical additions; and poor evacuation procedures.
Keywords: HYDROCHLORIC ACID, BLEACH, WORK RULES, INHALATION, CHLORINE, CHEMICAL REACTION, PROCESS SAFETY, TOXIC FUMES, EVACUATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103130753 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 103130753 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 103130753 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 103130753 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 103130753 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 103130753 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 103130753 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 103130753 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 9 | 103130753 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported |