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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105444822 - Energy Services Group
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Energy Services Group
Route 1 Hwy 290
Duncan, SC 29334
Mailing Address:
1001 Fannin St Suite 400, Houston, TX 77002
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3599
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/26/1987
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/11/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360775993 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| Current Penalty | $350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100094 D09 V | 11/24/1987 | 12/01/1987 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100094 D09 VII | 11/24/1987 | 12/31/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100094 D09 V | 11/24/1987 | 12/01/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19101200 F04 | 11/24/1987 | 11/27/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On Sunday, August 9, 1987, Employees #2, #3, and #4 were in the plant while the plant was shut down. They noticed an odor coming from the production area. After investigating, they determined that it was coming from the vapor degreaser in the finishing area. Employee #2 attempted to call the maintenance manager but could not reach him. Employee #3 attempted to shut off the vapor degreaser but was unsuccessful. The vapors set off the fire alarm and the Fire Department responded. Employee #1 donned the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and chemical protective suit and went into the degreaser and shut it off. Employees #1, #2, #3, and # 4 were taken to the hospital where they showered, were checked as a precaution, and released. The production area doors were opened and the building was ventilated. The degreaser is a 60T degreaser with a capacity of 110-115 gallons, located in an area of approximately 90 feet by 30 feet. The cooling compressor for cold water coils was replaced to avoid the current problem.
Keywords: COMPRESSOR, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, VAPOR, DEGREASER, SHUT-OFF VALVE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105444822 | Non Hospitalized injury | Dermatitis | Managers and administrators, n.e.c | ||
| 2 | 105444822 | Non Hospitalized injury | Dermatitis | Secretaries | ||
| 3 | 105444822 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Managers, marketing, advertising, & public rela. | ||
| 4 | 105444822 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Managers, marketing, advertising, & public rela. |