Inspection Detail

Inspection: 313213498 - Invista S.A.R.L., Llc

Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh

Inspection Nr: 313213498

Report ID: 0453710

Date Opened: 06/29/2009

Site Address:
Invista S.A.R.L., Llc
4600 Us Hwy 421 N
Wilmington, NC 28401

Mailing Address:
4600 Us Hwy 421 N, Wilmington, NC 28402

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:5169

NAICS: 424690/Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 12/02/2009

Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing

Emphasis: N:Psmpqv

Case Closed: 12/03/2009

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100360387

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200357820

Event: 06/27/2009

Worker Receives Vapor Burns

On June 27, 2009, a worker was performing a start-up operation on a system that had been down for several weeks. During the start-up, hot dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) came in contact with cold water that was in the line, creating pressure which was released through the relief valve in the form of a vapor. The worker received first- and second-degree burns to approximately 60 percent of his body and was hospitalized.

Keywords: BURN, CHEMICAL REACTION, PRESSURE RELEASE, CHEMICAL

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	313213498			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Miscellaneous plant and system operators

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