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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307410449 - Arizona Chemical Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah Area Office
Site Address:
Arizona Chemical Co.
1201 W. Lathrop Ave.
Savannah, GA 31401
Mailing Address:
Po Box 2028, Savannah, GA 31402
Union Status: Union
SIC:2861
NAICS: 325191/Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/28/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/27/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100902972 | ||
| Complaint | 204739544 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 07/10/2006 | 07/13/2006 | $3,000 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 6, 2005, Employee #1 went to drain water from the bottom of a tank car. The tank car contained crude tall oil and was connected on June 4, 2005 to a steam hose that operated at 130 pounds per square inch and between 310 and 340 degrees Fahrenheit. This process is used to heat the crude tall oil to separate the water out. The top manhole was unlatched and slightly opened for venting. When Employee #1 opened the drain valve on the bottom of the tank car, crude tall oil erupted out of the top man hole and splashed on him. He received severe burns over his body and died.
Keywords: BURN, HEAT, RAILROAD TANK CAR, RAILROAD CAR, LUBRICATING FLUID, BACK, STRUCK BY, TANK, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307410449 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |