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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1404020.015 - Ingleside Plantation, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Health 0355121
Site Address:
Ingleside Plantation, Inc.
892 Liberty Farm Rd
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
Mailing Address:
5870 Leedstown Rd, Oak Grove, VA 22443
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 111421/Nursery and Tree Production
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/11/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/19/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1458592 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $15,260 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,260 |
| Current Penalty | $10,682 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,682 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100120 Q01 | 08/05/2019 | 09/16/2019 | $3,759 | $5,370 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100120 Q03 I | 08/05/2019 | 09/16/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100120 Q06 III | 08/05/2019 | 09/16/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002A | Serious | 19100134 C01 | 08/05/2019 | 09/16/2019 | $3,164 | $4,520 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01002B | Serious | 19100134 E01 | 08/05/2019 | 09/16/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01002C | Serious | 19100134 F01 | 08/05/2019 | 09/16/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01003A | Serious | 19100134 H02 II B | 08/05/2019 | 09/16/2019 | $3,759 | $5,370 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01003B | Serious | 19100134 H03 I B | 08/05/2019 | 09/16/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01003C | Serious | 19100134 H04 | 08/05/2019 | 09/16/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 08/05/2019 | 09/16/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 02002 | Other | 19101200 F07 | 08/05/2019 | 09/16/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on May 23, 2019, an employee was removing a regulator from a chlorine gas cylinder to perform yearly maintenance and repacking. When the employee attempted the close the shutoff valve, the valve malfunctioned and stopped turning while still slightly open without the employee's knowledge. When the employee removed the regulator chlorine gas escaped. The employee removed himself from the area and donned a full face respirator with total gas cartridges without inspecting the seals or valves. He proceeded to reenter the area to attempt to fully close the chlorine cylinder shutoff valve when he began it become overwhelmed by the gas. The employee exited the area to catch his breath before reentry. He repeated this 2 to 3 times before successfully closing the shutoff valve. The employee then left the area and a coworker called EMS. The employee suffered a toxic exposure and chemical burns to the lungs and respiratory system and was hospitalized.
Keywords: Chemical Burn, Chemical Exposure, Chlorine, Chlorine Room, Compressed Gas, Cylinder, Emergency Response, Gas, Gas Leak, Inhalation, Lung, Maintenance, Malfunction, Open Valve, Poisoning, Regulator Valve, Respirator, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Shut-Off Valve, Toxic Atmosphere, Valve
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1404020.015 | 40 | M | Hospitalized injury |