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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1308394.015 - Biospectra, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
Biospectra, Inc.
100 Majestic Way
Bangor, PA 18013
Mailing Address:
100 Majestic Way, Bangor, PA 18013
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325412/Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/12/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/23/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1327673 | Yes | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,308 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,308 |
| Current Penalty | $8,308 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,308 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 06/26/2018 | $4,154 | $5,654 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100151 C | 06/26/2018 | $4,154 | $5,654 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 2:30 p.m. on April 12,2018, an employee was pumping sodium hydroxide through a rubber hose from a large holding tank into an intermediate bulk storage container. An air bubble formed within the hose, causing the hose nozzle to shift during use. This then caused sodium hydroxide to splash into the face and eyes of the employee, resulting in minor chemical burns to the face and subsequent hospitalization.
Keywords: Chemical Burn, Corrosive, Eye, Face, Hose, Sodium Hydroxide, Tank
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1308394.015 | 27 | M | Hospitalized injury | Chemical technicians |