Inspection Detail

Inspection: 303907059 - National Casein Co.

Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office

Inspection Nr: 303907059

Report ID: 0626300

Date Opened: 09/12/2000

Site Address:
National Casein Co.
13039gaut Blvd.
Tyler, TX 75708

Mailing Address:
13039 Gaut Blvd., Tyler, TX 75708

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:2891

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: Y

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 09/12/2000

Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 05/21/2001

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100781483

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	4			2		6
Current Violations	4			2		6
Initial Penalty	$16,450	$0	$0	$0	$0	$16,450
Current Penalty	$7,508	$0	$0	$0	$0	$7,508
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Latest Event
1.	01001	Serious	19100106 H07 IA	03/06/2001	04/20/2001	$3,185	$4,900	$0	I - Informal Settlement
2.	01002	Serious	19100151 C	03/06/2001	03/09/2001	$3,185	$4,900	$0	I - Informal Settlement
3.	01003	Serious	19100178 C02 IV	03/06/2001	03/09/2001	$1,138	$1,750	$0	I - Informal Settlement
4.	01004	Serious	19101200 H03 III	03/06/2001	03/09/2001	$0	$4,900	$0	I - Informal Settlement
5.	02001	Other	19040008	03/06/2001	03/09/2001	$0	$0	$0	I - Informal Settlement
6.	02002	Other	19100157 C01	03/06/2001	03/30/2001	$0	$0	$0	I - Informal Settlement

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200781540

Event: 09/11/2000

Explosion in a Chemical Plant Hospitalizes Seven Employees

Seven employees working at an adhesive manufacturing plant were hospitalized when a runaway kettle reaction released highly flammable vinyl acetate liquid and vapor into a production area. Four employees were hospitalized sustaining second- and third-degree burns. One other employee sustained critical head injuries from being struck by flying debris caused by a secondary explosion. The ignition source could not be determined.

Keywords: BURN, HEAD, VAPOR, REACTOR, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, CHEMICAL

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303907059	Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Occupation not reported
2	303907059	Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Occupation not reported
3	303907059	Hospitalized injury	Concussion	Occupation not reported
4	303907059	Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Occupation not reported
5	303907059	Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Occupation not reported

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