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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 113923288 - Corning Glassware Inc. Pressware Plant
Inspection Information - Office: Syracuse Area Office
Site Address:
Corning Glassware Inc. Pressware Plant
Steuben St. Pressware Plant
Corning, NY 14831
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3229
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/11/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/29/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360379648 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 10 | 10 | ||||
| Current Violations | 10 | 10 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,280 |
| Current Penalty | $3,168 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,168 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 02/19/1991 | 02/22/1991 | $336 | $560 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100023 C03 | 02/19/1991 | 02/22/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100106 D02 I | 02/19/1991 | 02/22/1991 | $288 | $480 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100106 D04 III | 02/19/1991 | 02/22/1991 | $288 | $480 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100132 A | 02/19/1991 | 02/22/1991 | $336 | $560 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 02/19/1991 | 02/22/1991 | $288 | $480 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 02/19/1991 | 03/25/1991 | $336 | $560 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 02/19/1991 | 03/25/1991 | $336 | $560 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01008 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 02/19/1991 | 03/01/1991 | $384 | $640 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01009 | Serious | 19100219 C02 I | 02/19/1991 | 02/22/1991 | $288 | $480 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01010 | Serious | 19100303 G02 I | 02/19/1991 | 02/22/1991 | $288 | $480 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
During a "hot flush" of the glass flow from tank #47, an overflow of molten glass occurred. Employees #1 through #9 were exposed to fluoride fumes from the uncontained glass flow. All employees were released from the hospital the next day after observation.
Keywords: VAPOR, INHALATION, GAS, FLOWING MATERIAL, SPILL, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 113923288 | Occupation Not Listed |