Inspection Detail

Inspection: 124664806 - Hoechst Celanese Chemical Group

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

Inspection Nr: 124664806

Report ID: 0454510

Date Opened: 09/20/1994

Site Address:
Hoechst Celanese Chemical Group
2850 Cherry Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730

Mailing Address:
1601 West Lbj Freeway, Dallas, TX 75234

Union Status: Union

SIC:2823

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Unprog Rel

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 09/20/1994

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 01/16/1995

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Inspection	124664798

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 910919

Event: 09/18/1994

Two employees burned maintaining boiler

Employees #1 and #2 were inside a water tube boiler at the Hoechst Celanese Plant in Rock Hill, SC. They were replacing some bolts in baffle plates when, without warning, a shot of steam and several gallons of hot water entered the boiler through the main tube. Employees #1 and #2 suffered second-degree burns and were hospitalized. The boiler is approximately 20 ft long and 6 ft in diameter, with access provided by a small manway at one end. The employer followed all required confined space permit procedures and lockout procedures.

Keywords: BOILER, STEAM, HOT WATER, BURN, MAINTENANCE, CONFINED SPACE, CONSTRUCTION, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	124664806					Occupation Not Listed

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