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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108962135 - East Central Wax Co. Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office
Site Address:
East Central Wax Co. Inc.
1201 Tenth Avenue
Columbus, GA 31901
Mailing Address:
Po Box 6407, Columbus, GA 31917
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2899
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/03/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/10/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100200542 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 04/28/1999 | 05/10/1999 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 added an unknown amount of calcium hypochlorite to a small dual-chamber filtration unit and then replaced the steel lid and tightened the clamps on the filter. When the process material, a wax emulsion between 160 and 180 degrees F, began to flow through the unit, a chemical reaction occurred. The filter unit exploded, blowing the 6 in. diameter by 1/2 in. thick lid into Employee #1's chest. He was knocked backward, striking his head, and was sprayed with hot wax and chemical residue. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: CHEST, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL REACTION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, PRESSURE RELEASE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108962135 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |