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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1525337.015 - The Woodhill Plating Works Company
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
The Woodhill Plating Works Company
9114 Reno Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44105
Mailing Address:
9114 Reno Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44105
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332813/ Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/10/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/29/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1753669 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on April 6, 2021, Employee #1 was discharging the contents of a nickel strike electroplating tank into a 55-gallon drum. The drum contained an unknown substance, which caused a chemical reaction resulting in an explosion. A bystander, Employee #2, sustained superficial chemical burns to the face from the explosion. Both employees were treated without hospitalization.
Keywords: Chemical, Chemical Burn, Chemical Exposure, Drum, Explosion, Face, Head, Overexposure
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1525337.015 | 61 | F | Non Hospitalized injury | Quality Assurance Inspector | |
| 2 | 1525337.015 | 4 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Metal plating machine operators |