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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301043519 - Copperhead Chemical Company
Inspection Information - Office: Wilkes Barre Area Office
Inspection Nr: 301043519
Report ID: 0317700
Date Opened: 04/20/1999
Site Address:
Copperhead Chemical Company
2 River Road
Tamaqua, PA 18252
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2833
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/15/1999
Emphasis: L:Explosive
Case Closed: 02/26/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101370328 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $16,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,800 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 19100119 M01 | 10/19/1999 | 11/23/1999 | $7,000 | $4,200 | $0 | 11/12/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100119 D02 ID | 10/19/1999 | 11/23/1999 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 11/12/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100119 D03 IC | 10/19/1999 | 11/23/1999 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 11/12/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100119 L02 II | 10/19/1999 | 11/23/1999 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 11/12/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 201370442
Event: 04/20/1999
Two employees killed in nitroglycerin explosion
Two employees were transferring a liquid mixture that contained nitroglycerin when the transfer pump exploded, killing them.
Keywords: EXPLOSION, LACERATION, PUMP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301043519 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Machine operators, not specified | ||
| 2 | 301043519 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Machine operators, not specified |