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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310034533 - T2 Laboratories, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Jacksonville Area Office
Site Address:
T2 Laboratories, Inc.
3043 Faye Road
Jacksonville, FL 32226
Mailing Address:
14 East Bay Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2869
NAICS: 325998/All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/08/2008
Emphasis: S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 08/13/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101356673 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $17,550 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,550 |
| Current Penalty | $8,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,600 |
| 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 | 06/18/2008 | 06/23/2008 | $4,000 | $4,900 | $0 | 07/10/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100106 B01 VB | 06/18/2008 | 06/23/2008 | $600 | $750 | $0 | 07/10/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100120 Q01 | 06/18/2008 | 06/23/2008 | $0 | $4,900 | $0 | 07/10/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 06/18/2008 | 06/23/2008 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | 07/10/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 06/18/2008 | 06/23/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/10/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01005A | Serious | 19100120 Q01 | 06/18/2008 | 06/23/2008 | $4,000 | $4,900 | $0 | 07/10/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01005B | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 06/18/2008 | 06/23/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/10/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 02001 | Other | 19040029 A | 06/18/2008 | 07/15/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/10/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 19, 2007, several employees of a chemical plant were producing a batch of Econtane, a manganese-based octane-improver for gasoline, in a 2,600 gallon high-pressure reactor. The plant controlled the exothermic reaction with a once-through cooling water system in a jacket around the reactor. During the first step, cooling water to the reactor became inadequate and the exothermic reaction entered a run-a-way condition, causing over pressure and rupture of the reactor. The subsequent explosion and fire killed Employees #1 through #4. Employees #5 and #6 were hospitalized for lacerations and other injuries.
Keywords: BURN, HEAD, LACERATION, CHEMICAL REACTION, CONCUSSION, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310034533 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 310034533 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 310034533 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 310034533 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 310034533 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 310034533 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |