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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 15141542 - Cryovac Division Of W R Grace & Co
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Cryovac Division Of W R Grace & Co
N Maple St
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Mailing Address:
Po Box 338, Simpsonville, SC 29681
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2673
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/19/1984
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/20/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360598098 |
Investigation Summary
THE EMPLOYEES WERE ADDING SALT TO A SALT BATH USED TO CLEAN METAL PARTS. THE DRUM WAS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. IT ACTUALLY CONTAINED CITRIC ACID. WHEN THE DRUM OF CITRIC ACID WAS ADDED TO THE VAT AN EXPLOSION RESULTED. THREE EMPLOYEES WERE BURNED. ONE EMPLOYEE DIED FROM BURNS AND INFECTION. THE ACCIDENT MAY HAVE BEEN PREVENTED IF THE LAB HAD ANALYZED THE CONTENTS OF THE DRUM PRIOR TO USE.
Keywords: BURN, CITRIC ACID, EXPLOSION, SALT VAT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15141542 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec | ||
| 2 | 15141542 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec | ||
| 3 | 15141542 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |