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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303483986 - Polychem Dispersions, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
Polychem Dispersions, Inc.
16066 Industrial Parkway
Middlefield, OH 44062
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2899
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/20/2000
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/09/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100101427 | ||
| Referral | 200101764 | Yes | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 |
| Current Penalty | $1,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,350 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 11/01/2000 | 05/01/2001 | $1,350 | $2,250 | $0 | 11/29/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100038 A05 II | 11/01/2000 | 11/06/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/29/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 19100132 F04 | 11/01/2000 | 11/06/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/29/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02003 | Other | 19100134 F01 | 11/01/2000 | 05/01/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/29/2000 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A flammable dust explosion took place in a mixing vessel when a bearing froze up in the motor of a mixing blade. Employee #1 suffered second- and third-degree burns when he was struck by flying hot material. He was transported to the hospital, where he was admitted for observation.
Keywords: BURN, DUST, MIXER, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, COMBUSTIBLE DUST, FLYING OBJECT, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303483986 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |