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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1203122.015 - Abrasive Technology, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Columbus Area Office
Site Address:
Abrasive Technology, Inc.
8400 Green Meadows Drive
Lewis Center, OH 43035
Mailing Address:
8400 Green Meadows Drive, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 327910/Abrasive Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/24/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/23/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1171522 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,889 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,889 |
| Current Penalty | $4,889 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,889 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 04/21/2017 | $4,889 | $4,889 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100132 D01 I | 04/21/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 12:30 a.m. on January 9, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a company that produces abrasive products, was emptying the contents of a small dip tank using a "drum pump" to transfer liquid chemicals into a storage container. The chemicals consisted of a mixture of hydrofluoric acid and acetic acid. He was holding the drum pump in the proper position in the tank while also positioning the discharge hose to empty into the storage container, a 55-gallon drum. He used both hands to hold the pump and adjust the pump flow speed. The hose loosened and came out of the drum, spraying chemicals across Employee #1's midsection. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for chemical burns to the left side of his torso and his upper left arm.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Chemical, Chemical Burn, Dip Tank, Flowing Material, Material Handling, Portable Power Tool, Pump, Torso
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1203122.015 | 28 | M | Hospitalized injury | Chemical technicians |