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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301755062 - Engelhard Corporation, Chemical Catalyst Group
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Engelhard Corporation, Chemical Catalyst Group
554 Engelhard Dr.
Seneca, SC 29678
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2819
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/05/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/26/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362625378 |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were installing an old tray-type dryer that their company had received from its sister plant in Ohio. The dryer was powered by gas from a supply line from a public utility. One employee thought he smelled gas so they were trying to locate and fix the leak. They used soapy water to test all connections and did not find anything amiss. Employee #1 felt that the leak was coming from inside the dryer. As he opened the door, an explosion occurred. Employee #1 was knocked 15 ft away, and sustained a fractured arm, nose, and right eye socket. Employee #2, who was 15 ft away when the explosion occurred, sustained a concussion.
Keywords: LEAK, FRACTURE, INSTALLING, VAPOR, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, NATURAL GAS, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, ARM, CONCUSSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301755062 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Industrial engineers | ||
| 2 | 301755062 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Machinery maintenance occupations |