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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123692519 - Pcs Phosphate, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Abingdon (Field Office) - Safety 0355110
Site Address:
Pcs Phosphate, Inc.
Government Plant Road
Saltville, VA 24370
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1069, Saltville, VA 24370
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2048
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/30/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/16/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 900637562 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 510001 A | 11/30/1995 | 01/20/1996 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 12/08/1995 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100132 A | 11/30/1995 | 12/18/1995 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 12/08/1995 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100132 D01 I | 11/30/1995 | 12/18/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/08/1995 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100132 D02 | 11/30/1995 | 12/18/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/08/1995 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01002D | Serious | 19100132 F01 | 11/30/1995 | 12/18/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/08/1995 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01002E | Serious | 19100132 F04 | 11/30/1995 | 12/18/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/08/1995 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01002F | Serious | 19100138 A | 11/30/1995 | 12/18/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/08/1995 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #8, of PCS Phosphate, Inc., were using jackhammers and a water hose to remove built up deposits of tricalcium phosphate (a feed supplement) from a kiln vent duct. During this maintenance procedure a larger than normal piece of the build-up came loose and fell down the incinerator's vent chamber (plenum), creating negative air pressure. A large, explosive gust of hot air and dust escaped through both vent openings, causing heat/steam burns to employees who were using jackhammers and water hoses at the vent openings. The exhausting gases were so great that employees were knocked down from the force. Employees #5, #6 and #8 were hospitalized. The others were treated and released.
Keywords: EXHAUST SYSTEM, DUCT, KILN, STEAM, BURN, MAINTENANCE, HIGH PRESSURE, INCINERATOR, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123692519 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machinery maintenance occupations | ||
| 2 | 123692519 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machinery maintenance occupations | ||
| 3 | 123692519 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machinery maintenance occupations | ||
| 4 | 123692519 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machinery maintenance occupations | ||
| 5 | 123692519 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machinery maintenance occupations |