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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1426181.015 - Hydrite Chemical Company
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Hydrite Chemical Company
2815 Wcf&N Dr
Waterloo, IA 50703
Mailing Address:
2815 Wcf&N Dr, Waterloo, IA 50703
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325180
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/26/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/04/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1491549 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,934 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,934 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,750 | $0 | $7,750 |
| 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. | 01001 | Other | 19100132 D01 I | 11/08/2019 | $7,750 | $11,934 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 2:00 p.m. on August 23, 2019, Employee # 1 connected a sulfur transfer line to a rail car. After about an hour, he opened the valve to empty the rail car. The transfer line had a hole and was filled with steam and water. Employee # 1 opened the valve, and the steam entered the rail car causing molten sulfur to bubble out of the top of the vent in the top of the trailer. The molten sulfur was approximately 260-280 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee # 1 suffered first and second degree burns to his face, arms, and back and was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Arm, Back, Burn, Face, Hot Water, Molten Metal, Open Valve, Steam, Sulfur
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1426181.015 | 26 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |