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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107497927 - Imc Fertilizer, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Imc Fertilizer, Inc.
Hwy 2
Sterlington, LA 71280
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 626, Sterlington, LA 71280
Union Status: Union
SIC:2869
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/31/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/31/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360333843 |
Investigation Summary
On May 1, 1991, at the IMC Fertilizer, Inc., (IMCF)/Angus Chemical Company plant located in Sterlington, LA, a fire occurred in the area of a waste gas vent compressor (RJ-291) in the nitroparaffins (NP) plant. A few moments after the fire started, a series of explosions destroyed a large section of the NP plant, sending shrapnel north and east of the plant. Large debris weighing up to 150 pounds was hurled almost a mile away. Employees #1 through #8 of IMCF were killed and 42 were injured. In addition, approximately 70 residents of the town were injured and numerous businesses and residences were severely damaged.
Keywords: COMPRESSOR, FIRE, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107497927 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 107497927 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 107497927 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 107497927 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 107497927 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 107497927 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 107497927 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 107497927 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |