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Inspection: 304555238 - Lonza Biologics, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Concord
Site Address:
Lonza Biologics, Inc.
101 International Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2833
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/14/2002
Emphasis:
Close Case:06/20/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200615946 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 9 | 3 | 12 | |||
| Current Violations | 9 | 3 | 12 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $19,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,500 |
| Current Penalty | $9,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,750 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19100120 Q02 VII | 06/21/2002 | 07/24/2002 | $938 | $1,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100120 Q02 XI | 06/21/2002 | 07/24/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19100120 Q03 III | 06/21/2002 | 06/26/2002 | $2,250 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19100120 Q03 IV | 06/21/2002 | 06/26/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01002C | Serious | 19100120 Q03 VI | 06/21/2002 | 06/26/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01002D | Serious | 19100134 D01 I | 06/21/2002 | 06/26/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01002E | Serious | 19100134 D01 II | 06/21/2002 | 06/26/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01002F | Serious | 19100134 D01 III | 06/21/2002 | 06/26/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01003 | Serious | 19100132 A | 06/21/2002 | 06/26/2002 | $937 | $1,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01004A | Serious | 19100132 D01 II | 06/21/2002 | 07/25/2002 | $938 | $1,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01004B | Serious | 19101200 H02 II | 06/21/2002 | 06/16/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01004C | Serious | 19101200 H02 III | 06/21/2002 | 06/16/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 01005 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 06/21/2002 | 06/26/2002 | $937 | $1,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 14. | 01006 | Serious | 19100134 C01 IV | 06/21/2002 | 08/19/2002 | $938 | $1,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 15. | 01007A | Serious | 19100134 G03 III | 06/21/2002 | 06/26/2002 | $937 | $1,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 16. | 01007B | Serious | 19100134 G03 VIA | 06/21/2002 | 06/26/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 17. | 01007C | Serious | 19100134 G03 VIB | 06/21/2002 | 06/26/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 18. | 01008 | Serious | 19100134 K01 II | 06/21/2002 | 06/16/2003 | $938 | $1,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 19. | 01009 | Serious | 19100176 B | 06/21/2002 | 06/27/2002 | $937 | $1,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 20. | 02001 | Other | 19100120 Q09 I | 06/21/2002 | 07/24/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 21. | 02002 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 06/21/2002 | 06/16/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 22. | 02003 | Other | 19101200 E01 I | 06/21/2002 | 06/26/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On April 1, 2002, Employee #1 and Employee #2 were monitoring the equipment for a water treatment system, which consists of management of sodium bisulfate and sodium hypochlorite levels. These two different chemicals are kept in yellow 120-liter drums, which are located side by side and labeled on top in block lettering less than an inch high. During the morning inspection, it was revealed that the bisulfate drum was low and needed to be filled. Either Employee #1 or #2 inadvertently retrieved a supply (55 gallon, blue) drum of sodium hypochlorite, labeled with the manufacturer's label, as well as stenciled BISULFITE or BLEACH in letters slightly less than an inch high. Approximately 20 liters of the sodium hypochlorite was pumped into the yellow sodium bisulfate drum. The yellow bisulfate drum violently ruptured, spraying the two employees engaged in the filling operation. Three coworkers immediately assisted with evacuation and decontamination of Employee #1 and Employee #2 prior to emergency services arriving. Employee #1 and Employee #2 were hospitalized with very severe chemical burns and respiratory injuries; the three others were treated for respiratory difficulties and released.
Keywords:respiratory, explosive mixing, chemical reaction, chemical burn
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304555238 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 304555238 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 304555238 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 304555238 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 304555238 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |