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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309339398 - Liberty Electronics, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Erie Area Office
Site Address:
Liberty Electronics, Inc.
151 Summit Drive
Franklin, PA 16323
Mailing Address:
189 Howard Street, Franklin, PA 16323
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3643
NAICS: 335931/Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/22/2008
Emphasis: S:Electrical
Case Closed: 03/17/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200386100 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,850 |
| Current Penalty | $4,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,100 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100106 E06 I | 02/28/2008 | 03/25/2008 | $910 | $1,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100106 D02 I | 02/28/2008 | 03/25/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100106 E09 III | 02/28/2008 | 03/25/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002A | Serious | 19100120 Q03 III | 02/28/2008 | 03/25/2008 | $1,140 | $1,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01002B | Serious | 19100134 D01 III | 02/28/2008 | 03/25/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01002C | Serious | 19100134 D01 III | 02/28/2008 | 03/25/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01003A | Serious | 19100134 E01 | 02/28/2008 | 03/25/2008 | $910 | $1,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01003B | Serious | 19100134 G01 IA | 02/28/2008 | 03/25/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01003C | Serious | 19100134 K01 | 02/28/2008 | 03/25/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01003D | Serious | 19100134 F02 | 02/28/2008 | 03/25/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 01004A | Serious | 19101200 H | 02/28/2008 | 03/25/2008 | $1,140 | $1,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01004B | Serious | 19101200 H01 II | 02/28/2008 | 03/25/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 01004C | Serious | 19101200 F05 I | 02/28/2008 | 03/25/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 29, 2007, a two part epoxy material was improperly mixed by a worker. The improper mixing prevented the materials from reacting with one another and properly curing. The un-reacted epoxy stuck to molds that were later placed in an ultrasonic cleaning unit and was attacked by a cleaning solvent. The cleaning solvent included a mixture of Dynasolve 711 and Dynasolve MP Aluminum Grade. The chemical reaction between the Dynasolves and the un-reacted epoxy caused noxious vapors and gases to be emitted into the room and the building. Personnel throughout the building became sick and some vomited. Employee #1 and three coworkers were taken to the hospital, evaluated, and released. Another 27 workers were sequestered for medical evaluation. Employee #1 was the only employee recorded.
Keywords: VAPOR, INHALATION, GAS, CHEMICAL REACTION, CHEMICAL, VOMIT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309339398 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |