Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105547053 - Ergon, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Memphis Office - Health
Site Address:
Ergon, Inc.
1989 Channel
Memphis, TN 38113
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5032
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/01/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/02/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360287254 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100120 Q06 | 09/15/1992 | 09/18/1992 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100120 P08 IIIA | 09/15/1992 | 10/27/1992 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
An acid line burst while it was being transferred under 45 psi. Employee #1, who was not properly trained to handle this type of emergency, used the wrong personal protective equipment. Employee #1 required hospitalization for a chemical burn. Employee #2 also required hospitalization.
Keywords: PPE, WORK RULES, RUPTURE, HIGH PRESSURE, CHEMICAL BURN, UNTRAINED, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105547053 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators | ||
| 2 | 105547053 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators |
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