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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300593928 - Independent Chemical Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Queens District Office
Site Address:
Independent Chemical Corporation
70-30 79th Place.
Glendale, NY 11385
Mailing Address:
79-51 Cooper Ave., Glendale, NY 11385
Union Status: Union
SIC:5169
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/11/1997
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/12/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100830645 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 17 | 17 | ||||
| Current Violations | 17 | 17 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $22,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,750 |
| Current Penalty | $11,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,375 |
| 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 | 19100022 A01 | 03/11/1997 | 03/14/1997 | $500 | $1,000 | $0 | 03/12/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100023 B01 I | 03/11/1997 | 03/14/1997 | $500 | $1,000 | $0 | 03/12/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100036 D01 | 03/11/1997 | 03/14/1997 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | 03/12/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100036 D02 | 03/11/1997 | 03/14/1997 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | 03/12/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100037 J | 03/11/1997 | 03/14/1997 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | 03/12/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 01006A | Serious | 19100119 C01 | 03/11/1997 | 04/25/1997 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | 03/12/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 01006B | Serious | 19100119 C02 | 03/11/1997 | 04/25/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/12/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19100119 D02 I | 03/11/1997 | 04/25/1997 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | 03/12/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 9. | 01008 | Serious | 19100119 E01 | 03/11/1997 | 04/25/1997 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | 03/12/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 10. | 01009 | Serious | 19100119 F01 I | 03/11/1997 | 04/25/1997 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | 03/12/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 11. | 01010 | Serious | 19100119 G01 I | 03/11/1997 | 04/25/1997 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | 03/12/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 12. | 01011 | Serious | 19100120 Q01 | 03/11/1997 | 06/27/1997 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | 03/12/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 13. | 01012 | Serious | 19100120 Q03 III | 03/11/1997 | 06/27/1997 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | 03/12/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 14. | 01013 | Serious | 19100120 Q03 IV | 03/11/1997 | 06/27/1997 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | 03/12/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 15. | 01014 | Serious | 19100120 Q06 IA | 03/11/1997 | 06/27/1997 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | 03/12/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 16. | 01015 | Serious | 19100134 A02 | 03/11/1997 | 06/27/1997 | $500 | $1,000 | $0 | 03/12/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 17. | 01016 | Serious | 19100165 B05 | 03/11/1997 | 04/25/1997 | $500 | $1,000 | $0 | 03/12/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 18. | 01017A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 03/11/1997 | 04/25/1997 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | 03/12/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 19. | 01017B | Serious | 19101200 F05 I | 03/11/1997 | 03/14/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/12/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 20. | 01017C | Serious | 19101200 F05 II | 03/11/1997 | 03/14/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/12/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 21. | 01017D | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 03/11/1997 | 04/25/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/12/1997 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On October 17, 1996, several employees were cleaning and refilling drums. They used a smell test to determine its contents. This led to the mixing of incompatible substances in the waste pit, which resulted in a toxic gas such as hydrogen sulfide release. This incompatible mixture caused eight employees and later five firefighters to be taken to the hospital. Five of the employees and the five firefighters were treated and released the same day. The other three employees were hospitalized overnight. Employees stated there was a rotten egg odor and DEP reported that Hydrogen Sulfide was detected at the site at 35 ppm on October 17.
Keywords: LUNG, ASPHYXIATED, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, INHALATION, GAS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300593928 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 300593928 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 300593928 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 300593928 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |