Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103201125 - Quantum Chemical Company
Inspection Information - Office: Naperville Area Office
Site Address:
Quantum Chemical Company
8805 N. Tabler
Morris, IL 60450
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2821
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/02/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/20/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360120570 | ||
| Inspection | 103359725 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 1 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $7,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,400 |
| Current Penalty | $3,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,700 |
| 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 | Other | 5A0001 | 03/09/1990 | 03/12/1990 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | 03/19/1990 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 03/09/1990 | 03/12/1990 | $1,200 | $1,000 | $0 | 03/19/1990 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 5A0001 | 03/07/1990 | 04/02/1992 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | 03/19/1990 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100156 B01 | 03/09/1990 | 03/26/1990 | $1,200 | $1,000 | $0 | 03/19/1990 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100156 C02 | 03/09/1990 | 04/09/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/19/1990 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100156 C03 | 03/09/1990 | 03/26/1990 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | 03/19/1990 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 7. | 01006A | Serious | 19100156 C04 | 03/09/1990 | 04/09/1990 | $500 | $1,000 | $0 | 03/19/1990 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 8. | 01006B | Serious | 19100156 C04 | 03/09/1990 | 03/26/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/19/1990 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 9. | 01006C | Serious | 19100120 L03 IIB | 03/09/1990 | 03/26/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/19/1990 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 10. | 01007A | Serious | 19100156 F01 II | 03/09/1990 | 03/26/1990 | $500 | $1,000 | $0 | 03/19/1990 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 11. | 01007B | Serious | 19100120 L03 IIC | 03/09/1990 | 03/26/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/19/1990 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 12. | 01007C | Serious | 19100120 L03 IID | 03/09/1990 | 03/26/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/19/1990 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 13. | 01008 | Serious | 19100157 G02 | 03/09/1990 | 04/09/1990 | $300 | $400 | $0 | 03/19/1990 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
Employees responded to a flammable gas or vapor leak during start up of an ethylene unit. The leak was isolated and by-passed. Liquid ethylene carried over from the "refluxdrom" into piping and a heat exchange. The depressurization and low temperature caused a brittlement of the exchanger. When a normal pressure was established the heat exchanger ruptured and sprayed liquid ethylene vapor, which immediately ignited. Two of the employees died due to internal injuries. The others received burns on most of their bodies. A citation was issued for deficient start up production operation. Another was issued for a deficient pressure vessel and power piping inspection and maintenance program. The third citation was issued for control room ventilation problems.
Keywords: BURN, VAPOR, GAS, EXPLOSION, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103201125 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 103201125 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 103201125 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 103201125 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 103201125 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 103201125 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 103201125 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |
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