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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18727776 - E. R. Carpenter Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Health 0355121
Site Address:
E. R. Carpenter Co.
2400 Jefferson Davis Highway
Richmond, VA 23234
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3069
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/27/1988
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/23/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 900341512 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $800 | $0 | $0 | $3,050 |
| Current Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $640 | $0 | $0 | $2,440 |
| 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 | 19100134 C | 08/18/1988 | 08/24/1988 | $360 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | CNSP014604 A | 08/18/1988 | 08/24/1988 | $360 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | CNSP014606 A | 08/18/1988 | 08/24/1988 | $360 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | CNSP014607 A | 08/18/1988 | 08/24/1988 | $360 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | CNSP014609 B | 08/18/1988 | 08/24/1988 | $360 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | CNSP014609 C | 08/18/1988 | 08/24/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02001A | Repeat | 19100134 A02 | 08/18/1988 | 08/24/1988 | $640 | $800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 02001B | Repeat | 19100134 E05 | 08/18/1988 | 08/24/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #3 were removing toluene-2,4-diisocyante (TDI) residue from an 8,000 gallon storage tank that had recently been shipped in from another plant. Because of faulty procedures and improper controls, the employees were exposed to TDI vapors. Employee #1 was hospitalized. The chemical residue had supposedly been neutralized prior to shipment. In addition, the employer had not assured that the proper confined space entry procedures were followed (permit issued, tests conducted, and atmosphere evaluated). The employees were not equipped with the proper respirators and the area was not ventilated. The training was adequate and the appropriate rescue personnel and equipment were on hand.
Keywords: VAPOR, CONFINED SPACE, PPE, WORK RULES, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, STORAGE TANK, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18727776 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Mixing and blending machine operators | ||
| 2 | 18727776 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Mixing and blending machine operators | ||
| 3 | 18727776 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Mixing and blending machine operators |