Inspection Detail

Inspection: 124650268 - City Of Georgetown Fire Dept.

Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation

Inspection Nr: 124650268

Report ID: 0454510

Date Opened: 09/29/1993

Site Address:
City Of Georgetown Fire Dept.
1405 Prince St.
Georgetown, SC 29440

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: Union

SIC:9199

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Unprog Rel

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: LocalGovt

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 01/10/1994

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 03/04/1994

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360498323

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations				1		1
Current Violations				1		1
Initial Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Current Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
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	Other	19100134 F05 I	02/16/1994	02/28/1994	$0	$0	$0		-

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 675330

Event: 09/17/1993

Two firemen are burned mitigating chlorine leak

At approximately 2:00 p.m. on September 17, 1993, a 150-pound chlorine tank used to process and purify water systems developed a leak for unknown reasons. The leak was discovered by an employee who, after pulling the detector tubes to verify the leak, removed the tank and attempted to bury the head of the cylinder in the dirt. No personal protective equipment was used. Due to the angle of the cylinder some liquid chlorine leaked into the hole. The employee then called 911, the home office, and the regulatory agency. The city fire department and county HAZMAT teams responded to the leak. After several attempts, an "A" kit was successfully put on the cylinder to stop the leak. Employees #1 and #2, members of the city fire department, were treated and released for minor burns on their wrists and arms. The chlorine tank was taken off site and returned to the chemical manufacturer.

Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, LEAK, CHLORINE, CHEMICAL BURN, TANK, ARM, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, WRIST

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	124650268					Occupation Not Listed

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