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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302427471 - Albright & Wilson Americas, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Albright & Wilson Americas, Inc.
2151 King St. Ext.
Charleston, SC 29405
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 4439, Glenallen, VA 23058
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2819
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/08/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/21/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100370923 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $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 | Other | 19100120 Q03 III | 06/02/2000 | 06/07/2000 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 06/26/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100120 Q06 III | 06/02/2000 | 06/07/2000 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | 06/26/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100120 Q01 | 06/02/2000 | 06/07/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/26/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19100120 Q02 X | 06/02/2000 | 06/16/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/26/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02003 | Other | 19100120 Q08 II | 06/02/2000 | 06/07/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/26/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:45 p.m. on January 11, 2000, Employees #1 through #3 were working on a steam line that was connected to a phosphorus storage tank. All insulation had been removed from the steam line and it was very similar in appearance to a phossy water line located nearby. After Employee #1 had cut loose a control valve, he attempted to make another cut in the regular water line, but cut the phossy water line instead. Employee #1 turned the valve with a pipe wrench to what he though was the 'off' position, but instead turned it to full flow. The phossy water sprayed onto his hands, abdomen and legs. He was tied off to the tank and could not break free until Employee #3 finally unhooked his lanyard and got him to the water jump tank. Employee #1 suffered serious chemical burns. Employees #2 and #3 were also exposed to the phosphorus solution, and all three employees were hospitalized. Citations were issued for inadequate personal protective equipment, inadequate training, and inadequate means to notify employees of an imminent hazard.
Keywords: PPE, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, CHEMICAL BURN, UNTRAINED, CONSTRUCTION, PHOSPHOROUS, SKIN, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302427471 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |