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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314597048 - Interplastic Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Interplastic Corporation
2015 Ne Broadway Street
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2821
NAICS: 325211/Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/04/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/18/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100512029 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $9,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,800 |
| 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 | 19100252 A02 VIC | 09/29/2010 | 10/03/2010 | $2,450 | $7,000 | $0 | 10/06/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIIID | 09/29/2010 | 10/03/2010 | $4,900 | $7,000 | $0 | 10/06/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100252 A02 XV | 09/29/2010 | 10/03/2010 | $2,450 | $7,000 | $0 | 10/06/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 10, 2010, Employees #1, #2 and #3 were on top of the Phthalic Anhydride tank when an explosion occurred. One of the employees tack welded a metal cover to a material returning line on a tank that caused a flash explosion. The tank consisted of approximately Phthalic Anhydride in its molten state. The tank was 19.5 feet high, about 14 feet in diameter and had a capacity of 20,000 gallons. All three employees were injured and received medical attention. As the tank exploded, two employees were sent over guardrails and plunged to lower levels, while the other employee was able to remain on the tank during the explosion. Injuries included second degree burns, fractures and lacerations.
Keywords: BURN, FRACTURE, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314597048 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machinery maintenance occupations |