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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107833758 - A. O. Smith Water Products Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
A. O. Smith Water Products Co.
U.S. Hwy 1 North
Mcbee, SC 29101
Mailing Address:
11270 West Park Place Suite 1200, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3639
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/14/1989
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/23/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360283386 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 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 | 19100120 Q06 III | 09/21/1989 | 10/25/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
The foam insulation line supervisor was filling methylene diisocyante tanks using a closed system, pumping the chemical from the storage tanks to the work area. After the tank was filled, the control valve failed and spilled the chemical. Employees from surrounding floors had not yet reported to work. The failure occurred at 6:00 a.m. and the assembly personnel were due to report to work at 7:00 a.m. Maintenance personnel were performing routine maintenance when the spill occurred. Employee #1 manually closed the valve and informed the supervisor of the spill. Three individuals cleaned up the spill, all equipped with rubber gloves, boots, uniforms, shovels, brooms, oil dry, and drums. The residue was drummed and handled in accordance with chemical safety instructions. Employee #1 suffered from dermatitis due to the chemical exposure.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, BROOM, DERMATITIS, GLOVE, STORAGE TANK, SPILL, SHOVEL, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107833758 | Non Hospitalized injury | Dermatitis | Electricians |