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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105606974 - Sps Technologies
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Sps Technologies
5200 West 4715 South
Kearns, UT 84118
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3728
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/02/1991
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/20/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360288419 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| 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 | 10200151101 | 01/22/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100037 Q01 | 01/22/1991 | 01/29/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19100145 E01 I | 01/22/1991 | 02/07/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 through #6 were using freon TF in a cutting oil to degrease a system of aircraft parts. A temperature sensor in the freon separation still heating unit faulted, causing overheating. Thermal decomposition of the freon and the cutting oils in use resulted. At one point, enough heat was being generated by the freon decomposition to continue the action with no outside source of energy needed. The successive gases given-off--hydrogen sulfide, hydrochloric acid, and hydrogen fluoride--overcame Employees #1 through #6. A solution of soda ash and water was added to the reacting chemicals to neutralize the process.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, HYDROGEN FLUORIDE, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, FREON, DEGREASER, CHEMICAL REACTION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, OVERHEATED, OVEREXPOSURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105606974 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 105606974 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 105606974 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 105606974 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 105606974 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 105606974 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |