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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302269360 - Professional Services Group Inc
Inspection Information - Office: State Of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Site Address:
Professional Services Group Inc
42 Valley View Dr
La Luz, NM 88337
Mailing Address:
Po Box 956, La Luz, NM 88337
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4952
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/10/1999
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/20/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100040369 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 |
| Current Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| 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 | 90005 A | 11/03/1999 | 12/22/1999 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/08/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 11/03/1999 | 12/01/1999 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/08/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100132 D02 | 11/03/1999 | 12/01/1999 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/08/1999 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 6, 1999, Employees #1 through #5 were present during a transfer operation involving sodium hypochlorite. A chemical reaction occurred between the sodium hypochlorite and an incompatible chemical, causing the tank to erupt. Employee #1 was killed. Employees #2 through #5 sustained injuries, for which Employees #2 and #3 were hospitalized.
Keywords: CAUSTIC, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL REACTION, CHEMICAL BURN, SKIN, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TANK, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302269360 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Water and sewage treatment plant operators | ||
| 2 | 302269360 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Water and sewage treatment plant operators | ||
| 3 | 302269360 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Water and sewage treatment plant operators | ||
| 4 | 302269360 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Water and sewage treatment plant operators | ||
| 5 | 302269360 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Water and sewage treatment plant operators |