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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1243414.015 - Cornerstone Chemical Company
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Cornerstone Chemical Company
10800 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
Mailing Address:
10800 River Road, Westwego, LA 70094
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 325212/Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/08/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/22/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1222930 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1242709 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $50,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,700 |
| Current Penalty | $25,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,350 |
| 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 | 19100119 F04 | 11/20/2017 | 12/04/2017 | $12,675 | $12,675 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 11/20/2017 | 12/04/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 11/20/2017 | 12/04/2017 | $0 | $12,675 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19100147 D05 I | 11/20/2017 | 12/04/2017 | $12,675 | $12,675 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19100147 D06 | 11/20/2017 | 12/04/2017 | $0 | $12,675 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:15 a.m. on June 2, 2017, an employee was clearing a drain valve that was closed and cut a bolt from a flange. The employee was sprayed with the trapped Sulfuric Acid and suffered second degree burns over 38 percent of his body. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Chemical, Chemical Burn, Lockout/Tagout, Pressure Piping
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1243414.015 | 33 | M | Hospitalized injury | Boilermakers |