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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18423434 - Aqua Glass Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Jackson Office - Health
Site Address:
Aqua Glass Corporation
320 Industrial Park Road
Adamsville, TN 38310
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3999
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/26/1987
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/14/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360613350 | ||
| Referral | 900595471 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $280 |
| Current Penalty | $280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $280 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100307 B02 I | 08/31/1987 | 09/03/1987 | $280 | $280 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
TWO EMPLOYEES WERE OPERATING A DISTILLER FOR REFINING USED ACETONE. THE DISTILLATION APPARATUS WAS LOCATED IN A BUILDING SEPARATE FROM THE MAIN MANUFACTURING FACILITY. FUMES FROM THE DISTILLATION PROCESS THAT HAD ACCUMULATED 6 TO 8 INCHES ABOVE THE SLUDGE BUCKET OF THE APPARATUS HAD SETTLED NEAR THE FLOOR. THESE FUMES WERE IGNITED BY AN ELECTRIC ARC FROM A CIRCUIT BREAKER. ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES, WHO WAS STANDING IN A DOORWAY, WAS KNOCKED OUTSIDE. THE OTHER EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BEHIND THE CONTROL BOX FOR THE DISTILLER. BOTH EMPLOYEES RECEIVED BURNS ON THEIR HANDS AS A RESULT OF THE EXPLOSION AND WERE HOSPITALIZED FOR THEIR INJURIES.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRICAL, E GI VII, DISTILLER, ACETONE, EXPLOSION, CIRCUIT BREAKER, EQUIPMENT APPROVAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18423434 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Machine operators, not specified | ||
| 2 | 18423434 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Machine operators, not specified |