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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120474770 - Sc Law Enforcement Div.
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Sc Law Enforcement Div.
4416 Broad River Rd.
Columbia, SC 29210
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9221
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/22/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/19/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360497721 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,575 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,575 |
| Current Penalty | $630 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $630 |
| 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 | 19100120 Q03 IV | 03/31/1993 | 05/04/1993 | $210 | $525 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100134 F02 IV | 03/31/1993 | 04/05/1993 | $210 | $525 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19101450 F04 I | 03/31/1993 | 04/19/1993 | $210 | $525 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100134 B01 | 03/31/1993 | 05/04/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Other | 19101450 E03 III | 03/31/1993 | 07/13/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:45 a.m. on January 14, 1993, Employees #3 and #4 heard the sound of breaking glass in a lab and went to investigate. They noticed a strong chemical smell and discovered a broken container of dimethydichlorosilane. Employees #3 and #4 left the lab to study the material safety data sheet for the chemical. They returned to the lab wearing lab coats, safety glasses, and rubber and vinyl gloves. The container of dimethydichlorosilane was placed in a biohazard bag, then into a plastic garbage can. Employees #1, #2, and #5 were in the adjacent office and were exposed to fumes because the lab ventilation system exhausted improperly. Citations were issued for inadequate emergency procedures, improperly maintained emergency respirator, and inadequate ventilation from robot fume hoods.
Keywords: EXHAUST SYSTEM, VENTILATION, INADEQUATE MAINT, GLOVE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120474770 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Biological and life scientists | ||
| 2 | 120474770 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Biological and life scientists | ||
| 3 | 120474770 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Biological and life scientists | ||
| 4 | 120474770 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Biological and life scientists | ||
| 5 | 120474770 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Administrative support occupations, n.e.c. |