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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301770558 - University Of South Carolina
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
University Of South Carolina
Swearingen Engr Cntr-Dept Of Chemical Engineering
Columbia, SC 29208
Mailing Address:
Swearingen Engr Cntr-Dept Of Chemical Engineering, Columbia, SC 29208
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8221
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/14/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/05/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362625949 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,575 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,575 |
| Current Penalty | $1,575 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,575 |
| 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 | 19101450 E01 | 07/28/1998 | 08/06/1998 | $525 | $525 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101450 F03 | 07/28/1998 | 08/06/1998 | $525 | $525 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19101450 F04 I | 07/28/1998 | 08/06/1998 | $525 | $525 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on July 7, 1998, Employee #1 was cleaning a crucible in a chemical research lab when she came in contact with hydrofluoric acid. Although she was wearing latex gloves, Employee #1 awoke at 2:00 a.m. the next morning with redness and swelling. She reported to the clinic and was given an appointment with a hand specialist for the following day. That evening, Employee #1 experienced extreme pain and went to the emergency room, where she was admitted. After a series of intravenous treatments of calcium glutamate, Employee #1 was released with no evidence of long-term effects. The employer was cited for a violation of T8CCR 1910.1450, for deficiencies in laboratory procedures.
Keywords: CAUSTIC, PPE, GLOVE, HYDROFLUORIC ACID, WORK RULES, CLEANING, SKIN, HAND, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301770558 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |