Inspection Detail

Inspection: 305965444 - Kerr Mcgee

Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office

Inspection Nr: 305965444

Report ID: 0625700

Date Opened: 03/10/2004

Site Address:
Kerr Mcgee
200 Griggs Rd.
Calhoun, LA 71225

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:9999

NAICS: 562910/Remediation Services

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: Y

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 03/12/2004

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 05/28/2004

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100554732

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	1					1
Current Violations	1					1
Initial Penalty	$5,000	$0	$0	$0	$0	$5,000
Current Penalty	$3,000	$0	$0	$0	$0	$3,000
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	Contest	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Serious	19100132 D01	04/13/2004	05/28/2004	$3,000	$5,000	$0		I - Informal Settlement

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200553287

Event: 03/09/2004

Three Employees Overcome by Hydrogen Sulfide

At approximately 12:15 p.m. on March 9, 2004, three employees were pumping a muriatic and water solution through a two-inch line. The line went into a 500-gallon portable storage tank. Employee #1 was overcome by hydrogen sulfide fumes and passed out. Employees #2 and #3 both attempted to rescue Employee #1 but were also overcome by the fumes. All three employees were hospitalized and released the next day.

Keywords: LUNG, VAPOR, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, INHALATION, CHEMICAL VAPOR

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	305965444	Hospitalized injury	Other	Miscellaneous plant and system operators
2	305965444	Hospitalized injury	Other	Miscellaneous plant and system operators
3	305965444	Hospitalized injury	Other	Miscellaneous plant and system operators

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