Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105429476 - Bver Environmental Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Bver Environmental Inc.
N. Bellhaven Road Ext.
Anderson, SC 29621
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/18/1987
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/24/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | 3214855 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS TRANSFERRING ETHYL ETHER TO BE USED FOR THE EXTRACTION OF PHOSPHOTUNGSTIC ACID FROM SOLUTION. A FLASH FIRE STARTED IN THE MATERIAL HE WAS HANDLING AND SPREAD TO OTHER DRUMS, ALSO CONTAINING ETHYL ETHER. THE BUILDING WAS DESTROYED BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES TO PLANT PERSONNEL. THE FIRE STARTED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO EXPLOSION-PROOF ELECTRICAL WIRING AND THE AREA WAS NOT ADEQUATELY VENTILATED.
Keywords: ELECTRICAL, VENTILATION, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105429476 | Occupation Not Listed |
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