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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301752622 - The Governors House
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
The Governors House
1301 Main Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7011
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/15/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/19/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362627564 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $700 |
| Current Penalty | $280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $280 |
| 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 | 19101200 E01 | 08/01/1997 | 08/06/1997 | $280 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19101200 E01 I | 08/01/1997 | 08/06/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 08/01/1997 | 08/06/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 08/01/1997 | 08/12/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:45 a.m. on July 9, 1997, Employee #1 added powdered chlorine chemicals to the chlorinator at a hotel swimming pool. The chemicals reacted quickly with the water and the chemicals already in the chlorinator, causing pressure to build up and the chlorinator to explode. The lid blew off and struck Employee #1 in the head. He suffered a laceration that required 21 stitches to close. Normally, chlorine tablets, not chlorine powder, were used in this chlorinator. Employee #1 had not received training or hazard communication information related to pool chemicals. The employer was cited for deficiencies in its hazard communication program.
Keywords: HEAD, WORK RULES, CHLORINE, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, POOL, CHEMICAL REACTION, HIGH PRESSURE, POWDER, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301752622 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Janitors and cleaners |