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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301756862 - Container Management Services Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Container Management Services Inc.
1071 Holland Rd.
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Mailing Address:
685 Route 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/05/1999
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/22/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100370584 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $28,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,800 |
| 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 | 19100037 F01 | 11/22/1999 | 11/26/1999 | $600 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100106 E02 IVC | 11/22/1999 | 11/26/1999 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100106 E06 I | 11/22/1999 | 11/26/1999 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100106 E08 | 11/22/1999 | 11/26/1999 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100106 E09 I | 11/22/1999 | 11/26/1999 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100252 A01 I | 11/22/1999 | 11/26/1999 | $1,800 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 11/22/1999 | 11/26/1999 | $600 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01008A | Serious | 19100106 E02 IVC | 11/22/1999 | 11/26/1999 | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 9. | 01008B | Serious | 19100106 E06 I | 11/22/1999 | 11/26/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01008C | Serious | 19100106 E08 | 11/22/1999 | 11/26/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01008D | Serious | 19100106 E09 I | 11/22/1999 | 11/26/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #3 were using acetone to clean recyclable industrial drum lids. A welder was nearby, welding a shaft onto a mechanical drum lid washing machine. The welding torch ignited the acetone vapors, causing a flash fire. Employees #1 through #3 suffered severe burns. Employee #1 died as a result of her burns; Employees #2 and #3 were hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, CLEANING, FIRE, WELDING, ACETONE, CLEANING FLUID
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301756862 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Washing, cleaning and pickling machine operators | ||
| 2 | 301756862 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Washing, cleaning and pickling machine operators | ||
| 3 | 301756862 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Washing, cleaning and pickling machine operators |