Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313172322 - Veolia Es Technical Solutions, L.L.C.
Inspection Information - Office: Cincinnati Area Office
Site Address:
Veolia Es Technical Solutions, L.L.C.
4301 Infirmary Road
Miamisburg, OH 45342
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 453, West Carrollton, OH 45449
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 562211/Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/01/2009
Emphasis: N:Psmpqv
Case Closed: 01/09/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 201956000 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 11 | 11 | ||||
| Current Violations | 10 | 10 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $45,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $45,000 |
| Current Penalty | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,000 |
| 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 | 19100038 C02 | 10/14/2009 | 12/02/2009 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100106 E06 I | 10/14/2009 | 11/02/2009 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100119 E01 | 10/14/2009 | 03/02/2010 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100119 E03 III | 10/14/2009 | 03/02/2010 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100119 E03 V | 10/14/2009 | 03/02/2010 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100120 P08 IVC | 10/14/2009 | 03/02/2010 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007A | Serious | 19100146 C05 IIE2 | 10/14/2009 | 10/26/2009 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01007B | Serious | 19100146 D05 II | 10/14/2009 | 10/26/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01008 | Serious | 19100146 K01 V | 10/14/2009 | 11/09/2009 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01009 | Serious | 19100147 C06 II | 10/14/2009 | 03/02/2010 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01010 | Serious | 19100307 B01 | 10/14/2009 | 11/09/2009 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01011 | Serious | 19101200 H03 II | 10/14/2009 | 12/02/2009 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 3, 2009, Employee #1 was finishing up the distillation of a flammable solvent called tetrahydrofuran, while Employee #2 was working nearby. They noticed that a very loud whistling sound began to occur and that a large cloud of solvent vapor was beginning to form in and spread outward. There was an explosion and fire. Both employees sustained second degree burns. Employees #1 and #2 were hospitalized. The boiler room produced steam and hot oil which was pumped out to the Distillation Units to provide the heat. Surveillance videotapes suggested that flammable solvent vapor was drawn into the building became ignited in the Boiler Room.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, EXPLOSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313172322 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Miscellaneous plant and system operators | ||
| 2 | 313172322 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Chemical technicians |