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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18686816 - Beckman Instruments Caribe Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Pr-E-Carolina 0257230
Site Address:
Beckman Instruments Caribe Inc
Carr. 971, Km. 2.3, Calle #4, Bo El Duque
Naguabo, PR 00718
Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 1227, Naguabo, PR 00718
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2899
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/11/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/23/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360347900 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 6A0001 | 09/01/1988 | 09/04/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
While in the filling and packaging area, Employees #1 through #6 working on the line were exposed to fumes (gases) released from burned plastic. The fumes came from the injection molding area, which is adjacent to the filling and packaging area. The employees became sick and lay down. They were hospitalized in the clinic for 24 hours for observation.
Keywords: INHALATION, GAS, PLASTIC MFG, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18686816 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 18686816 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 18686816 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 18686816 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 18686816 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 18686816 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |