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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104334867 - Atochem North America
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Atochem North America
Hwy 1523
Calvert City, KY 42029
Mailing Address:
P O Box 1871, Calvert City, KY 42029
Union Status: Union
SIC:2869
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/04/1991
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/10/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361067200 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,200 | $16,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,200 |
| Current Penalty | $1,600 | $16,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,600 |
| 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 | Willful | 19100132 A | 01/13/1992 | 01/17/1992 | $8,000 | $8,000 | $0 | 03/23/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Willful | 19100133 A01 | 01/13/1992 | 01/17/1992 | $8,000 | $8,000 | $0 | 03/23/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001A | Serious | 338003101 A | 01/13/1992 | 01/31/1992 | $400 | $800 | $0 | 03/23/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001B | Serious | 338003101 A | 01/13/1992 | 01/31/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/23/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02002 | Serious | 19100120 P07 II | 01/13/1992 | 08/02/1992 | $400 | $800 | $0 | 03/23/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 02003 | Serious | 19100120 P08 IIJ | 01/13/1992 | 01/17/1992 | $800 | $800 | $0 | 03/23/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 02004 | Serious | 19100147 C02 II | 01/13/1992 | 01/17/1992 | $800 | $800 | $0 | 03/23/1992 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:25 p.m. on August 15, 1991, Employee #1 and a coworker were assigned a work order to modify the drain line for an experimental incinerator burn. This required removal of 3/4 in. line (8 ft 3 in. long) and fitting. When both men applied pressure to the pipe, the valve up-line broke, allowing liquid and gas to strike Employee #1. Employee #1 was struck by waste products containing hydrofluoric acid. He inhaled the chemicals and absorbed them on his forehead, face, ear, neck, shoulder, and arms. He died eventually of anterior wall myocardial infarction. They were working on a work platform 2 to 2 1/2 ft above the concrete pad. Only one valve was closed between the active line and the work area. No lockout/tagout was noted on adjacent valves.
Keywords: HYDROFLUORIC ACID, WORK RULES, INHALATION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, LOCKOUT, RUPTURE, VALVE, PIPE, STRUCK BY, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104334867 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Machinery maintenance occupations |