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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309840411 - International Converter
Inspection Information - Office: Appleton Area Office
Site Address:
International Converter
600 Thilmany Road
Kaukauna, WI 54130
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 600, Kaukauna, WI 54130
Union Status: Union
SIC:2671
NAICS: 322221/Coated and Laminated Packaging Paper and Plastics Film Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/30/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/02/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200651800 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,250 |
| Current Penalty | $3,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,150 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 05/05/2008 | 05/15/2008 | $1,575 | $2,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C02 III | 05/05/2008 | 05/15/2008 | $1,575 | $2,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 05/05/2008 | 05/15/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100147 C07 IA | 05/05/2008 | 05/15/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:00 p.m. on November 27, 2007, Employee #1 was working in a paper converting operation. Employee #1 was applying heat to a wax piping system while the pump was running, using a blow torch to loosen congealed wax in elbow areas. The system had been shut down for a pump change out. Employee #1 was wearing safety goggles and gloves, but no other PPE. Lockout procedures had not been developed or used for this job. Employee #1 was hunched down over the assembly which was located under a tank platform. The hot wax pressurized and erupted through a replacement flange and washer assembly (the washer partially disintegrated). The system had been equipped with heat jacketing, but that had been removed during equipment modifications. Employee #1 sustained second-degree burns over his right arm and stomach area (15-percent of his body) when the pressurized hot wax sprayed out from a flanged pipe. At the time of the incident, another employee had stopped to talk to Employee #1 and he was able to assist Employee #1 immediately to a deluge shower which significantly reduced the level of injury. Employee #1's was hospitalized and his arm injury required skin grafting and extended follow-up because of secondary infections.
Keywords: BURN, HEAT, PPE, GLOVE, PRESSURE PIPING, ARM, PRESSURE RELEASE, STOMACH
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309840411 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machine operators, not specified |