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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126467620 - Holly Oak Chemical, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Holly Oak Chemical, Inc.
101 Case St.
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2869
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/11/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/08/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362628091 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,600 |
| Current Penalty | $320 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $320 |
| 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. | 03001 | Serious | 10012 A | 07/31/1995 | 08/03/1995 | $320 | $800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 03002A | Serious | 19100119 C01 | 07/31/1995 | 12/06/1995 | $0 | $800 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 3. | 03002B | Serious | 19100119 E03 | 07/31/1995 | 12/06/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 4. | 03002C | Serious | 19100119 F01 | 07/31/1995 | 12/06/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 5. | 03002D | Serious | 19100119 G03 | 07/31/1995 | 12/06/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 6. | 03002E | Serious | 19100119 J04 IV | 07/31/1995 | 12/06/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 7. | 03002F | Serious | 19100119 L01 | 07/31/1995 | 12/06/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was performing his normal job duties as a chemical operator, operating a 20 ft tall reactor. The primary chemical, 2-ethylhexanol, had been piped into the reactor. Phosphoric anhydride (powder form) had been dumped into the reactor by hand through a 20 in. hatch. Hydrogen peroxide was then added, and a flash fire resulted. Employee #1 suffered chemical burns from the explosion and required hospitalization.
Keywords: REACTOR, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, WORK RULES, FIRE, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL REACTION, CHEMICAL BURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126467620 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Chemical technicians |