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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1393352.015 - Betco Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
Betco Corporation
400 Van Camp Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Mailing Address:
400 Van Camp Rd, Bowling Green, OH 43402
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325414/Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/16/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/29/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1445533 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:30 p.m. on April 12, 2019, Employee # 1 was closing a steam valve on Fermentation Vessel #1. As he was moving from behind the vessel, the pH probe came out of the compression fitting. Water, approximately 109 degrees Celsius at 18 pounds per square inch, from inside the vessel sprayed out of the opening hitting Employee # 1. He suffered scalding burns to his torso and arms and was hospitalized.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Compressor, Fermenter, Pressure Vessel, Sprayed, Steam, Torso, Valve, Vessel--Container
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1393352.015 | 42 | M | Hospitalized injury |