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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304565716 - Euro-Composites Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Verona (Field Office) - Safety 0355116
Site Address:
Euro-Composites Corporation
13213 Airpark Drive
Elkwood, VA 22718
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3086
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/24/2001
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Fri
Case Closed: 11/25/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362310849 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $17,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,250 |
| Current Penalty | $10,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,350 |
| 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 | 19100106 D04 I | 01/23/2002 | 03/12/2002 | $975 | $1,625 | $0 | 02/11/2002 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100106 H07 IA | 01/23/2002 | 01/28/2002 | $4,200 | $7,000 | $0 | 02/11/2002 | Y - State Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100106 H07 IB | 01/23/2002 | 03/12/2002 | $975 | $1,625 | $0 | 02/11/2002 | Y - State Decision | |
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19101200 H03 II | 01/23/2002 | 03/12/2002 | $4,200 | $7,000 | $0 | 02/11/2002 | Y - State Decision | |
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19101200 H03 III | 01/23/2002 | 03/12/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/11/2002 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
On July 30, 2001, Employee #1 was standing at the control panel to a Curing Oven, equipment Number TAR 02.08-1. The block of material is coated with a mixture of alcohol and a resin. The block is placed in the oven which is then secured becoming air tight. The process begins with a purge cycle which takes 30 minutes for the alcohol and resin to evaporate in 120-degree oven. Approximately ten minutes into the purge cycle, an explosion occurred in which Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: ALCOHOL, OVEN, FIRE, EXPLOSION, PURGING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304565716 | Fatality | Other | Machine operators, not specified |