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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 116516980 - Talon Manufacturing Co. Inc. Plant #7
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Talon Manufacturing Co. Inc. Plant #7
Wv Rt.#10
Alpoca, WV 24710
Mailing Address:
621 W. King Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3999
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/17/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/22/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361975097 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $36,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $36,000 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| 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 | 05/06/1997 | 05/30/1997 | $5,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 05/06/1997 | 05/30/1997 | $3,500 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 5A0001 | 05/06/1997 | 05/15/1997 | $3,500 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100037 A | 05/06/1997 | 05/30/1997 | $1,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100151 C | 05/06/1997 | 06/20/1997 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006A | Serious | 19101200 F05 I | 05/06/1997 | 05/15/1997 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01006B | Serious | 19101200 F05 II | 05/06/1997 | 05/15/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 02001 | Other | 19100141 D02 II | 05/06/1997 | 06/20/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 and 13 coworkers were injured when there was an explosion and chemical spill. All 15 workers were transported to the hospital because of possible exposure to a sodium hydroxide solution. Employees # and #2 were also struck by flying debris. Employee #1 suffered injuries to her legs and Employee #2 sustained head injuries; both are expected to recover without any permanent damage.
Keywords: HEAD, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC, EXPLOSION, SPILL, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, CHEMICAL, CONTUSION, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116516980 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 2 | 116516980 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Laborers, except construction |