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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17779646 - B. F. Goodrich Chemical Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Marlton Area Office
Site Address:
B. F. Goodrich Chemical Co.
Route 130 & Porcupine Road
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 400, Pedricktown, NJ 08067
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2821
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/19/1986
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/30/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360528129 |
Investigation Summary
On May 13, 1986, Employees #1, #2, and #3, of Goodrich, and Employees #4 and #5, of Allied Services, were in the area when vinyl chloride leaked from a reactor during an automatic process, causing an explosion and fire. Employees #1 and #3 were sent to the hospital and treated for burns; only Employee #1 was admitted. Employee #2 was treated for heat exhaustion. Employees #4 and #5 were sent to the hospital and released after being treated for bruises and sprains.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE VAPORS, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, EXPLOSION, HEAT EXHAUSTION, BURN, REACTOR, FIRE, GAS LEAK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17779646 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 17779646 | Non Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 17779646 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |