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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104615067 - Kerr-Mcgee Chemical, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
Kerr-Mcgee Chemical, Llc
8000 West Lake Mead Drive
Henderson, NV 89015
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 55, Henderson, NV 89009
Union Status: Union
SIC:2819
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/16/1988
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/06/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 36063378 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 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 | 10/26/1988 | 10/29/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 attempted to wash out a hydrochloric acid line, assuming there was no pressure on the line. When he bore down on the line with a pipe wrench the line broke, causing hydrochloric acid to spray him in the mouth and face. He sustained chemical burns and was hospitalized.
Keywords: HYDROCHLORIC ACID, PPE, MOUTH, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HIGH PRESSURE, CHEMICAL BURN, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104615067 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Washing, cleaning and pickling machine operators |