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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126083807 - Mc Gill Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Mc Gill Corporation
4056 Easy Street
El Monte, CA 91731
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2891
NAICS: 325520/Adhesive Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/16/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/24/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362551681 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,600 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $325 | $0 | $325 |
| 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. | 01001 | Other | 5192 Q03 D | 10/17/2001 | 10/25/2001 | $325 | $3,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:30 a.m. on June 14, 2001, Employees #1 through #10 were working near a mixer process. The mixer process was preparing a batch of adhesive material comprised of epoxy resin. As the mixer continued to operate, a toxic cloud formed about the vessel. Several of the employees noticed the cloud formation and began to feel nauseous. The toxic cloud was a result of an exothermic reaction caused by excessive agitation of the mixture within the vessel. Employees from surrounding areas of the plant ran to the scene to attempt a remedy. Some of the first-responding employees donned air-purifying respirators from other employees. Another employee summoned hazardous material services. The incident resulted in medical evaluations and treatment of 11 employees, who complained of headaches, nausea, and other symptoms arising from exposure to the resin vapors.
Keywords: VAPOR, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, CHEMICAL REACTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126083807 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Production helpers | ||
| 2 | 126083807 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Production helpers | ||
| 3 | 126083807 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Production helpers | ||
| 4 | 126083807 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Production helpers | ||
| 5 | 126083807 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Production helpers | ||
| 6 | 126083807 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Production helpers | ||
| 7 | 126083807 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Production helpers | ||
| 8 | 126083807 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Production helpers | ||
| 9 | 126083807 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Production helpers | ||
| 10 | 126083807 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 11 | 126083807 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Production helpers |