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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18472811 - Morflex, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Morflex, Inc.
2110 High Point Rd.
Greensboro, NC 27403
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2819
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/21/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/26/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360489363 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $0 | $1,200 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $0 | $1,200 |
| 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 | 95012901 | 04/03/1991 | 04/09/1991 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 7B0305 B | 04/03/1991 | 04/09/1991 | $200 | $200 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 7B0305 C | 04/03/1991 | 04/09/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02003 | Other | 19100307 B02 II | 04/03/1991 | 04/09/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1, #2, and #3 were charging a chemical vessel. The charging process consists of mixing isophthalic acid (trade secret) and recovered ethanol in a 5,000 gallon vessel. The ethanol is piped into the vessel and the powdered isophthalic acid is poured into the top of the vessel through a hatchway. The recovered ethanol contains ethyl ether. Employee #1 noticed a strong smell of ether and ordered the charging operation shut down. As Employee #3 started to shut off the supply of ethanol to the vessel, ether vapors were ignited, possibly from static electricity. All three employees sustained first- and second-degree burns to their faces, hands, and arms.
Keywords: BURN, STATIC ELECTRICITY, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, ETHANOL, ARM, FACE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18472811 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Mixing and blending machine operators | ||
| 2 | 18472811 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Mixing and blending machine operators | ||
| 3 | 18472811 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Mixing and blending machine operators |