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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303715957 - Day And Zimmermann Protection Technology
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
Day And Zimmermann Protection Technology
7201 Hamilton Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18195
Mailing Address:
4400 South Cederbrook Rd., Allentown, PA 18103
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7381
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/05/2000
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/17/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101320125 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 | $1,875 |
| 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 | Unclass | 19101030 D03 III | 12/19/2000 | 01/05/2001 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Unclass | 19101030 F03 | 12/19/2000 | 01/05/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Unclass | 19101030 G02 IIC | 12/19/2000 | 01/22/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 13, 2000, a research chemist, while experimenting upon the distillation of crude 1,2 tetramethyldichlorosilane was injured by an explosion resulting directly from this process. Employee #1 was hospitalized with chemical burns. Employees #2 and #3 were admitted to the hospital overnight for observation based on their initial injuries involving potential exposure to hydrogen chloride.
Keywords: BURN, FIRE, EXPLOSION, LACERATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303715957 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |