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Inspection: 103532123 - Organic Technologies, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Columbus Area Office
Inspection Nr: 103532123
Report ID: 0522500
Date Opened: 04/25/1991
Site Address:
Organic Technologies, Inc.
1780 Tamarack Drive
Newark, OH 43055
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2869
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/06/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/20/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901328930 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 31 | 1 | 3 | 35 | ||
| Current Violations | 12 | 2 | 14 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $70,800 | $0 | $2,400 | $1,200 | $0 | $74,400 |
| Current Penalty | $20,325 | $0 | $0 | $475 | $0 | $20,800 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 10/22/1991 | 10/25/1991 | $2,800 | $7,000 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 10/22/1991 | 10/24/1991 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100038 A01 | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $950 | $1,200 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100120 G01 | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $1,200 | $1,500 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100120 Q02 I | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01004C | Serious | 19100120 Q02 II | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01004D | Serious | 19100120 Q02 III | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01004E | Serious | 19100120 Q02 IV | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01004F | Serious | 19100120 Q02 V | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01004G | Serious | 19100120 Q02 VI | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 01004H | Serious | 19100120 Q02 VII | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 01004I | Serious | 19100120 Q02 VIII | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 13. | 01004J | Serious | 19100120 Q02 X | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 14. | 01004K | Serious | 19100120 Q02 XI | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 15. | 01005 | Serious | 19100120 Q03 I | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 16. | 01006 | Serious | 19100120 Q03 IV | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 17. | 01007 | Serious | 19100120 Q06I A | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 18. | 01008 | Serious | 19100120 Q06III A | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 19. | 01009 | Serious | 19100120 Q06IV A | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 20. | 01010 | Serious | 19100120 Q11 II | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $2,350 | $3,000 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 21. | 01011 | Serious | 19100132 A | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 22. | 01012 | Serious | 19100176 C | 10/22/1991 | 12/06/1991 | $725 | $900 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 23. | 01013 | Serious | 19100178 L | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $1,550 | $2,000 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 24. | 01014 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 10/22/1991 | 10/25/1991 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 25. | 01015 | Serious | 19100212 A05 | 10/22/1991 | 10/25/1991 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 26. | 01016 | Serious | 19100219 C03 | 10/22/1991 | 10/28/1991 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 27. | 01017 | Serious | 19100219 C04I | 10/22/1991 | 10/25/1991 | $600 | $600 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 28. | 01018 | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 10/22/1991 | 11/28/1991 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 29. | 01019 | Serious | 19100303 G02I | 10/22/1991 | 10/25/1991 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 30. | 01020 | Serious | 19100304 F04 | 10/22/1991 | 10/25/1991 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 31. | 01021 | Serious | 19100304 F05 V | 10/22/1991 | 11/28/1991 | $950 | $1,200 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 32. | 01022 | Serious | 19100305 G02III | 10/22/1991 | 10/25/1991 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 33. | 01023 | Serious | 19101048 D01I | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 34. | 01024 | Serious | 19101048 J | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 35. | 01025 | Serious | 19101048 N01 | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 36. | 01026 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $2,350 | $3,000 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 37. | 01027 | Serious | 19101200 F05 I | 10/22/1991 | 11/05/1991 | $725 | $900 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 38. | 01028 | Serious | 19101200 F05 II | 10/22/1991 | 10/28/1991 | $725 | $900 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 39. | 01029 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 40. | 01030 | Serious | 19101200 H02I | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 41. | 01031 | Serious | 19101200 H02III | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 42. | 02001 | Repeat | 19100219 E03I | 10/22/1991 | 10/25/1991 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 43. | 03001 | Other | 19030002 A01 | 10/22/1991 | 10/25/1991 | $475 | $600 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 44. | 03002 | Other | 19100022 D01 | 10/22/1991 | 10/25/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 45. | 03003 | Other | 19100157 G01 | 10/22/1991 | 11/21/1991 | $600 | $600 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 14524847
Event: 04/25/1991
Employee dies of burns from reactor explosion
At approximately 9:00 p.m. on April 24, 1991, the 2,000 gallon reactor, in which the distillation of methylene chloride from Raffinate was being done, overpressurized and caused an explosion and fire. Two employees were in the facility at the time. Employee #1 sustained severe chemical and thermal burns over 65 percent of his body when showered by 95 degrees C chemical material. He died three days later on April 27, 1991. The second employee was not injured.
Keywords: BURN, FIRE, EXPLOSION, HIGH PRESSURE, CHEMICAL BURN, PROCESS SAFETY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103532123 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |