Inspection Detail

Inspection: 124650342 - Ryobi Motor Products Corporation

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

Inspection Nr: 124650342

Report ID: 0454510

Date Opened: 10/12/1993

Site Address:
Ryobi Motor Products Corporation
225 Pumpkintown Rd
Pickens, SC 29671

Mailing Address:
300 Park Blvd., Suite 315, Itasca, IL 60143

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3546

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 10/25/1993

Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 11/01/1993

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360498372

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 675348

Event: 10/08/1993

Employees exposed to chemical vapors

At approximately 9:45 a.m. on October 8, 1993, Employees #1 and #2 were preparing to remove a cleaning system containing 1,1,1-trichloroethane. While draining a supply line, a fitting was removed from the line. Something (probably rust) was blocking the line, causing pressure to build up and the remaining fluid to spill onto the floor. A cap was placed immediately onto the open line and exhaust fans were activated to remove the odor. Oil absorbent material was placed on the material and removed. Employees #1 and #2 inhaled some vapors. They were taken to the hospital and released.

Keywords: TRICHLOROETHANE, MAINTENANCE, INHALATION, CLOGGED, SPILL, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	124650342			Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Miscellaneous plant and system operators
2	124650342			Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Miscellaneous plant and system operators

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