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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 15022957 - Texas Gulf Chemicals Co
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Texas Gulf Chemicals Co
Hwy 306 N
Aurora, NC 27806
Mailing Address:
Po Box 48, Aurora, NC 27806
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2874
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/07/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/08/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360609986 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 15 | 16 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 15 | 16 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| Current Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| 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 | 19100134 A02 | 11/29/1984 | 01/02/1985 | $420 | $420 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100134 F02 IV | 11/29/1984 | 01/02/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100023 C01 | 11/29/1984 | 12/02/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19100023 D01 II | 11/29/1984 | 12/02/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02003 | Other | 19100024 E | 11/29/1984 | 12/17/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02004 | Other | 19100036 D02 | 11/29/1984 | 12/02/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02005 | Other | 19100094 A06 | 11/29/1984 | 12/02/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 02006 | Other | 19100108 B01 | 11/29/1984 | 01/02/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 02007 | Other | 19100108 C02 I | 11/29/1984 | 01/02/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 02008 | Other | 19100108 E01 I | 11/29/1984 | 01/02/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 02009 | Other | 19100179 G01 V | 11/29/1984 | 12/02/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 02010 | Other | 19100212 A01 | 11/29/1984 | 12/02/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 02011 | Other | 19100213 B03 | 11/29/1984 | 12/17/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 02012 | Other | 19100252 A05 VIB | 11/29/1984 | 12/02/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 15. | 02013 | Other | 19100304 F04 | 11/29/1984 | 12/02/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 16. | 02014 | Other | 19100305 A01 I | 11/29/1984 | 12/02/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 17. | 02015 | Other | 19100307 B | 11/29/1984 | 01/02/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
WHILE WORKING AS A SUPER PHOSPHATE ACID PROCESS OPERATOR, EMPLOYEE #1 RECEIVED SEVERE BURNS OVER HIS ENTIRE BODY WHEN HOT SUPER PHOSPHATE ACID SPILLED ONTO HIM. THE CHEMICAL SPILLED OVER THE TOP OF THE STORAGE TANK AFTER WATER ENTERED ENTERED THE TANK. WATER WAS ALLOWED INTO THE STORAGE TANK BECAUSE THE FLOW CONTROL VALVE IN THE 6 INCH PRODUCT LINE WAS INADVERTENTLY LEFT PARTIALLY OPEN BY EMPLOYEE #1. ALTHOUGH THE VALVE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE COMPLETELY CLOSED, AN INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED AFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED THAT IT HAD BEEN LEFT PARTIALLY OPEN. THE WATER REACTED WITH THE SUPER PHOSPHATE ACID, CAUSING IT TO ERUPT OVER THE TOP OF THE STORAGE TANK. EMPLOYEE #1 DIED IN THE HOSPITAL ON AUGUST 26, 1984.
Keywords: BURN, CHEMICAL REACTION, CHEMICAL BURN, SPILL, CHEMICAL, SUPER PHOSPHATE ACID
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15022957 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |