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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109258236 - Zeon Chemicals Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Jackson Area Office
Site Address:
Zeon Chemicals Incorporated
1301 W 7th St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2822
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/08/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/08/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360794358 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,175 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,175 |
| Current Penalty | $11,175 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,175 |
| 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 | 19100146 C02 | 01/20/1995 | 02/15/1995 | $1,125 | $1,125 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 C05 IIC | 01/20/1995 | 02/15/1995 | $2,625 | $2,625 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 01/20/1995 | 02/15/1995 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100146 K01 III | 01/20/1995 | 02/15/1995 | $1,125 | $1,125 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:30 p.m. on October 27, 1994, Employee #1 had fallen inside an oxygen deficient distillation column while trying to retrieve a hydroblaster. He fell about 67 in., hit his head on the baffle plate, and became trapped by the inwardly converging walls. He was heard yelling for help. The Zeon supervisor was in the vicinity and started confined space rescue operations immediately. A Zeon employee rescued Employee #1 in 8 minutes. Zeon EMTs started CPR immediately, and the ambulance transported Employee #1 to Forest General Hospital, where he died on October 29, 1994.
Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, ASPHYXIATED, CPR, WORK RULES, COLUMN, CONFINED SPACE, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109258236 | Occupation Not Listed |