Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109534149 - Dow Chemical Company
Inspection Information - Office: Saint Louis Area Office
Site Address:
Dow Chemical Company
3040 Central Avenue
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2891
NAICS: 325520/Adhesive Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/22/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/02/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100010966 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| 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 | 05/30/2001 | 01/02/2002 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 05/30/2001 | 01/02/2002 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 H03 III | 05/30/2001 | 01/02/2002 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
An explosion from a hot oil heater injured five employees. All five employees were hospitalized for treatment of burns.
Keywords: BURN, HEATER, FIRE, EXPLOSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109534149 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machinery maintenance occupations | ||
| 2 | 109534149 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors, production occupations | ||
| 3 | 109534149 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machine operators, not specified | ||
| 4 | 109534149 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machine operators, not specified | ||
| 5 | 109534149 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machinery maintenance occupations |
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