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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108763871 - Fire Safety Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Fire Safety Systems, Inc.
Olin Chemicals, I-10
Lake Charles, LA 70602
Mailing Address:
Pob 286, Lake Charles, LA 70602
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/28/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/05/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360157408 |
| 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 | 19260059 E01 | 09/24/1991 | 10/04/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #9 were exposed to phosgene in the TDI unit. An employee attempted to open a valve, but the valve failed and released approximately 27 lb (2.5 gallons) of phosgene. Employees #1 through #9 were admitted to the hospital for observation, chest x-rays, and blood work.
Keywords: EQUIPMENT FAILURE, VALVE, OVEREXPOSURE, PHOSGENE, GAS, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108763871 | Occupation Not Listed |