Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313066995 - Slickbar Product Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Bridgeport Area Office
Site Address:
Slickbar Product Corporation
18 Beach Street
Seymour, CT 06483
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3443
NAICS: 332313/Plate Work Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/08/2009
Emphasis: L:Forklift, S:Electrical, S:Powered Ind Vehicle
Case Closed: 11/02/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101521078 | ||
| Referral | 202629440 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 12 | 1 | 13 | |||
| Current Violations | 10 | 3 | 13 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $21,250 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $21,750 |
| Current Penalty | $13,600 | $0 | $0 | $1,900 | $0 | $15,500 |
| 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 | 19100038 B | 10/02/2009 | 11/20/2009 | $700 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100106 E06 I | 10/02/2009 | 11/20/2009 | $2,485 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100106 E06 II | 10/02/2009 | 11/20/2009 | $2,485 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100106 E07 IA | 10/02/2009 | 11/20/2009 | $2,485 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100132 C | 10/02/2009 | 11/20/2009 | $1,765 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 10/02/2009 | 11/20/2009 | $880 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007A | Other | 19100134 C01 | 10/02/2009 | 11/20/2009 | $700 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01007B | Other | 19100134 K03 | 10/02/2009 | 11/20/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01008A | Other | 19100134 F01 | 10/02/2009 | 11/20/2009 | $700 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01008B | Other | 19100134 G01 IA | 10/02/2009 | 11/20/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01009 | Serious | 19100134 E01 | 10/02/2009 | 11/20/2009 | $700 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01010A | Serious | 19100157 G01 | 10/02/2009 | 11/20/2009 | $700 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 01010B | Serious | 19100157 G02 | 10/02/2009 | 11/20/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 14. | 01011 | Serious | 19100178 L02 IA | 10/02/2009 | 11/20/2009 | $700 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 15. | 01012A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 10/02/2009 | 11/20/2009 | $700 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 16. | 01012B | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 10/02/2009 | 11/20/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 17. | 02001 | Other | 19040029 B01 | 10/02/2009 | 10/29/2009 | $500 | $500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 6, 2009, Employee #1 adding a new alcohol containing inhibitor (TSP-V) to a heated (200 degree F) jelly type substance (retro jel). The inhibitor, which had a flash point of 53 degrees, was poured into the gel, which was heated to approximately 200 degrees. This would have produced a flammable vapor cloud, which was heavier than air. There were many ignition sources in the area. The vapor found an ignition source, and the flames enveloped the employee. Employee #1 sustained second and third degree burns over 50-70 percent of his body and was hospitalized. The company had done this process in the past but used a different chemical; however, this was the first time they were using the isopropyl alcohol based product. The sources of ignition in the area were the mixture, the heater drum, the electrical circuit panel and the electrical drum heater. Furthermore, the area did not meet the requirement for a hazardous location. There were about twenty apparent violations associated with this inspection. These apparent violations included no hazard communication training or program, the use of flammable liquids, respirator use, fork lift training, the use of electrical wiring that was not suitable for a hazardous location, no grounding and bounding of flammable liquids and lack of fire extinguisher training. The employer informed OSHA during this closing conference they had removed the TSP-V from the property and will never use it again.
Keywords: BURN, FIRE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313066995 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |
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