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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302326327 - Southern Tool, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Southern Tool, Inc.
112 Highway 78 West
Oxford, AL 36203
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2248, Oxford, AL 36203
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3324
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/08/2000
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/19/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360675425 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 19100120 Q01 | 05/09/2000 | 06/26/2000 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Five employees were hospitalized as a result of a possible exposure to Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) or Hydrochloric Acid (HC) vapors. The vapors may have been created by the overflow of a Kolene parts cleaning unit. The Kolene unit has a Kolene molten salt bath, containing NaOH. The molten salt overflowed and came in contact with PVC piping, possibly releasing HCl vapors from the heating of the piping. NaOH vapors may have been released as a result of the molten salt overflow.Note: The injury line of this report does not list any injuries /fatalities, but the narrative does.
Keywords: HYDROCHLORIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, VAPOR, PIPE, OVEREXPOSURE, POLYVINYL CHLORIDE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302326327 | Occupation Not Listed |