Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104005541 - Ruvan Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Ruvan Inc
1175 Diamond Avenue
Evansville, IN 47713
Mailing Address:
Attn Garth D Ash 1175 Diamond Ave, Evansville, IN 47713
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2891
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/29/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/28/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360469902 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 07/26/1989 | 09/26/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19101200 F05 I | 07/26/1989 | 09/12/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:40 a.m. on May 7, 1989, two 10-gallon capacity fiber drums containing the chemical OBSH (benzenesulfonyl hyrazide) caught on fire. After an unsuccessful attempt to put out the fire with portable dry chemical fire extinguishers, the building was evacuated and the fire department was called. The fire was extinguished and the employer was told that the employees in the area were to be decontaminated. The employer contacted the manufacturer of the chemical, who told the Fire Department's on-site medical supervisor that decontamination was not necessary. Nevertheless, the fire department insisted on decontamination. Employees #1 through #35 were made to strip and shower and were sent to three area hospitals for examination. They were released without treatment.
Keywords: DRUM, FIRE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 2 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 3 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 4 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 5 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 6 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 7 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 8 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 9 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 10 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 11 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 12 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 13 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 14 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 15 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 16 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 17 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 18 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 19 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 20 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 21 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 22 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 23 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 24 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 25 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 26 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 27 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 28 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 29 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 30 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 31 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 32 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 33 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 34 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 35 | 104005541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. |
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