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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125660233 - General Chemical Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
General Chemical Corp.
525 Castro Street
Richmond, CA 94801
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2819
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/19/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/19/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362079832 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, of General Chemical, had been suspended for one week and was on his second day back at work. During the morning break, Employees #2 and #3, his supervisors, were standing in line at the catering van when Employee #1 shot and killed them; he then turned the gun on himself. Employee #1 had a prior history of job-related disciplinary action. General Chemicals operates a chemical manufacturing plant that employed 35 people.
Keywords: SUICIDE, WORKPLACE VIOLENCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125660233 | Fatality | Other | Mechanical controls and valve repairers | ||
| 2 | 125660233 | Fatality | Other | Supervisors, production occupations | ||
| 3 | 125660233 | Fatality | Other | Supervisors, production occupations |