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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2306611 - Star Chemical Company
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Star Chemical Company
2501 Nw 75th St.
Miami, FL 33147
Mailing Address:
2501 Nw 75th St., P.O. Box 470270, Miami, FL 33147
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2819
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/01/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/13/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360533707 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,280 |
| Current Penalty | $700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $700 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100132 A | 07/23/1985 | 07/26/1985 | $350 | $640 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100252 B02 IVD | 07/23/1985 | 07/26/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19100252 E04 IV | 07/23/1985 | 07/26/1985 | $350 | $640 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19100252 F04 I | 07/23/1985 | 07/26/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19100303 C | 07/23/1985 | 07/26/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02002 | Other | 19100303 G02 I | 07/23/1985 | 07/26/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02003 | Other | 19100304 E01 I | 07/23/1985 | 07/26/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 02004 | Other | 19100305 A02 IIIG | 07/23/1985 | 07/26/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 02005 | Other | 19100305 B01 | 07/23/1985 | 07/26/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 02006 | Other | 19100305 G02 III | 07/23/1985 | 07/26/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING INSIDE A 53-INCH-DIAMETER, 12-FOOT-LONG STEEL CONTAINER WITH AN ARC WELDER. HE WAS REPAIRING A LEAK IN THE TANK, WHICH WAS USED TO STORE SODIUM HYDROXIDE. ABOUT 2 HOURS AFTER THE EMPLOYEE ENTERED THE TANK, ANOTHER EMPLOYEE FOUND THE WELDER UNCONSCIOUS INSIDE THE TANK. THE WELDER WAS DEAD ON ARRIVAL AT THE HOSPITAL. HE HAD RECEIVED ELECTRICAL BURNS ON HIS RIGHT FOREARM, CHEST, AND LEFT HAND. THE EMPLOYEE DIED AS A RESULT OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRICAL, E GI VII, ELECTROCUTED, WELDER, WELDING, WELDING ELECTRODE, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2306611 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |