Inspection Detail

Inspection: 122150865 - Matheson Gas Products

Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office

Inspection Nr: 122150865

Report ID: 0521700

Date Opened: 01/22/1997

Site Address:
Matheson Gas Products
Manhatten Road & Richard St.
Joliet, IL 60434

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:4932

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 02/20/1997

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 05/14/1997

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100030162

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	1					1
Current Violations	1					1
Initial Penalty	$4,500	$0	$0	$0	$0	$4,500
Current Penalty	$4,500	$0	$0	$0	$0	$4,500
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	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	03/25/1997	03/31/1997	$4,500	$4,500	$0	04/28/1997	W - Empr Withdrew

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 100030162

Event: 01/17/1997

Two employees exposed to phosgene gas

On January 17, 1997, Employees #1 and #2 were in the cylinder cleanup area, replacing an inoperative valve on a compressed gas cylinder so that it could be decommissioned. During the procedure, the contents of the cylinder were inadvertently released. At the time of exposure the gas was believed to be nitrous oxide. After sampling and analysis of the cylinder, it was determined to be phosgene. Both employees were taken to the hospital, where they remained for observation. Two coworkers in areas adjacent to the release were also taken to the hospital for observation.

Keywords: PHOSGENE, REPAIR, CYLINDER, WORK RULES, COMPRESSED GAS, INHALATION, VALVE, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	122150865			Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
2	122150865			Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported

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