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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302571476 - Sawyer Crystal Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Sawyer Crystal Systems, Inc.
1601 Airport Road
Conroe, TX 77301
Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 2707, Conroe, TX 77305
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3674
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/09/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/02/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101760718 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $11,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,250 |
| Current Penalty | $8,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,250 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100038 A05 III | 02/18/2000 | 04/15/2000 | $1,250 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100157 G01 | 02/18/2000 | 04/15/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19100132 D02 | 02/18/2000 | 03/03/2000 | $1,250 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19100132 F01 | 02/18/2000 | 04/15/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100151 C | 02/18/2000 | 03/06/2000 | $1,250 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004A | Serious | 19101200 H03 I | 02/18/2000 | 04/15/2000 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01004B | Serious | 19101200 H03 II | 02/18/2000 | 04/15/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01004C | Serious | 19101200 H03 III | 02/18/2000 | 04/15/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01004D | Serious | 19101200 H03 IV | 02/18/2000 | 04/15/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 02001 | Other | 19040002 A | 02/18/2000 | 02/27/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 02002 | Other | 19040004 | 02/18/2000 | 02/24/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 02003 | Other | 19100134 C01 | 02/18/2000 | 04/15/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working with hydrofluoric acid and Employees #2-#6 were present when a spill occurred in the laboratory. Employees #1-#6 were overcome by fumes. They were hospitalized for observation and treatment. Five of the employees were released, however, one employee was hospitalized overnight.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, HYDROFLUORIC ACID, SPILL, CHEMICAL VAPOR, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302571476 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Production helpers | ||
| 2 | 302571476 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Production helpers | ||
| 3 | 302571476 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Production helpers | ||
| 4 | 302571476 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Production helpers | ||
| 5 | 302571476 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Production helpers | ||
| 6 | 302571476 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Production helpers |