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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303931422 - Eastman Chemical Company
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office
Site Address:
Eastman Chemical Company
6906 Dixie Street
Columbus, GA 31907
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2821
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/12/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/02/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200203495 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
| 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 | Unclass | 19100119 L01 | 07/11/2001 | 07/16/2001 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:13 p.m. on January 26, 2001, a process tank in the K-2 process area suddenly over pressurized and exploded. Employee #1 was in the control room of the process area and sustained burns to his hands and face, but was able to escape the area under his own power. Significant damage was sustained by the plant and a small fire resulted, as some chemical components in the process ignited. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital and the fire at the plant was extinguished. Employee #1 was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, FIRE, EXPLOSION, FACE, TANK, HAND, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303931422 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |