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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1413141.015 - Heraeus Precious Metals North America Daychem Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Cincinnati Area Office
Site Address:
Heraeus Precious Metals North America Daychem Llc
970 Industrial Park Drive
Vandalia, OH 45377
Mailing Address:
970 Industrial Park Drive, Vandalia, OH 45377
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325199/All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/01/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/09/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1430510 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $13,260 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,260 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,641 | $0 | $4,641 |
| 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 | Other | 19101052 D01 II A | 07/18/2019 | $4,641 | $13,260 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 2. | 01001B | Other | 19101052 G03 I | 07/18/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 6:00 p.m. on February 24, 2019, an employee was conducting a batch reaction in a reactor room when he reported a headache and other symptoms consistent with being overexposed to the chemicals in the process. The employee likely suffered overexposure to methylene chloride with additional exposures to other chemicals, such as pyridine and triflic anhydride. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Chemical, Chemical Exposure, Chemical Reaction, Chemical Vapor, Headache, Inhalation, Methylene Chloride, PPE, Respirator, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Toxic Atmosphere, Toxic Fumes
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1413141.015 | 45 | M | Hospitalized injury | Chemical technicians |