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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1381618.015 - B.L. Harbert International, L.L.C.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham
Site Address:
B.L. Harbert International, L.L.C.
2900 Shades Crest Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
Mailing Address:
820 Shades Creek Parkway Suite 3000, Birmingham, AL 35209
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/20/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/16/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1431013 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1386743 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1383928 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on February 27, 2019, Employee # 1 supervised the off-loading of sodium hypochlorite into a ferric sulfate tank and Employee #2 operated the crane. When the two chemicals mixed chorine gas was created. Employees #1 and #2 were exposed to the gas and received respiratory injuries that required hospitalization for treatment.
Keywords: Chemical Exposure, Chlorine, Crane Operator, Gas, Off Loading, Overcome by gas, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Sodium Hypochlorite, Storage Tank
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1381618.015 | 59 | M | Hospitalized injury | Crane Operator | |
| 2 | 1381618.015 | 58 | M | Hospitalized injury | Supervisors, n.e.c. |