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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1403191.015 - The Electric Materials Company
Inspection Information - Office: Erie Area Office
Site Address:
The Electric Materials Company
50 South Washington Street
North East, PA 16428
Mailing Address:
50 South Washington Street, North East, PA 16428
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 331421/ Copper Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/23/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/16/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1458543 | Yes | Yes |
| Inspection | 1403893 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:30 a.m. on May 23, 2019, Employee #1 and Employee #2 were walking from one section of the facility to another. The waste treatment area was operating out of balance. It was later determined that the pumps for sodium hypochlorite were wired backward. When Tank A needed more sodium hypochlorite, pump B activated and added more sodium hypochlorite to Tank B. When tank B needed more sodium hypochlorite, pump A activated and added sodium hypochlorite to tank A. This caused the system to go out of balance and created a release. Employee #1 and Employee #2 were taken to the hospital for treatment of inhalation of chemical vapors.
Keywords: Chemical, Chemical Exposure, Chemical Vapor, Inhalation, Sodium Hypochlorite
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1403191.015 | 57 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed | |
| 2 | 1403191.015 | 29 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. |