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Inspection: 315298307 - Bostik, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office

 

Inspection Nr: 315298307
Report ID: 0134000
Date Opened: 03/14/2011

Site Address:
Bostik, Inc.
211 Boston Street
Middleton, MA 01949

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:2891

NAICS: 325520/Adhesive Manufacturing

Inspection Type: Unprog Rel

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 08/26/2011

Emphasis: N:Chemnep

Case Closed: 05/07/2013

Related Activity
Type Activity Nr Safety Health
Inspection 315298281
Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties Serious Willful Repeat Other Unclass Total
Initial Violations 18 3 21
Current Violations 15 3 18
Initial Penalty $161,000 $280,000 $0 $0 $0 $441,000
Current Penalty $91,000 $209,000 $0 $0 $0 $300,000
FTA Penalty $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Violation Items
# Citation ID Citaton Type Standard Cited Issuance Date Abatement Due Date Current Penalty Initial Penalty FTA Penalty Contest Latest Event Note
1. 01001 Serious 19100119 C01 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $0 $7,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement Citation has been deleted.
2. 01002 Serious 19100119 C02 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $0 $7,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement Citation has been deleted.
3. 01003A Serious 19100119 D03 IH 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $0 $7,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement Citation has been deleted.
4. 01003B Serious 19100119 D03 II 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $0 $0 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  
5. 01004A Serious 19100119 E03 I 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $6,500 $7,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  
6. 01004B Serious 19100119 E03 II 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $0 $7,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  
7. 01006 Serious 19100119 E03 III 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $6,500 $7,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  
8. 01007 Serious 19100119 E05 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $6,500 $7,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  
9. 01008 Serious 19100119 F01 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $6,500 $7,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  
10. 01009A Serious 19100119 F01 IC 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $6,500 $7,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  
11. 01009B Serious 19100119 F01 IE 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $0 $7,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  
12. 01009C Serious 19100119 F01 IIA 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $0 $7,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  
13. 01009D Serious 19100119 F01 IIB 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $0 $7,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  
14. 01013 Serious 19100119 G02 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $0 $7,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement Citation has been deleted.
15. 01014 Serious 19100119 H02 II 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $6,500 $7,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  
16. 01015 Serious 19100119 J02 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $6,500 $7,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  
17. 01016 Serious 19100119 J04 III 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $6,500 $7,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  
18. 01017 Serious 19100119 J05 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $6,500 $7,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  
19. 01018 Serious 19100119 L01 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $6,500 $7,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  
20. 01019 Serious 19100119 L04 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $6,500 $7,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  
21. 01020 Serious 19100119 L05 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $6,500 $7,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  
22. 01021A Serious 19100119 M01 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $6,500 $7,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  
23. 01021B Serious 19100119 M05 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $0 $7,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  
24. 01023 Serious 19100178 L03 IIF 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $6,500 $7,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  
25. 02001 Willful 19100119 D03 I 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $69,500 $70,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  
26. 02002A Willful 19100119 E03 II 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $70,000 $70,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  
27. 02002B Willful 19100119 E03 VI 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $0 $70,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  
28. 02004 Willful 19100178 M11 09/12/2011 04/19/2012 $69,500 $70,000 $0 09/30/2011 F - Formal Settlement  

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200776342
Event: 03/13/2011
Four Employees Injured in Explosion

At approximately 7:45 p.m. on March 13, 2011, Employees #1, #2, #3, and #4 were working at an adhesive manufacturing facility. They were involved in the facilities Direct Solvation process, which involves the handling of flammable liquids above the threshold quantity, interconnectivity and colocation. While working, Employees #1, #2, #3, and #4 heard a loud hissing sound that was followed by an odor. Then an explosion occurred. Employees #1, #2, #3, and #4 were taken to a nearby medical facility, where they were hospitalized and treated for their injuries. Employees #1, #2, and #4 were treated for strains/sprains; one to their shoulder, one to their neck, and the other to their back. Employee #3 was treated for a concussion.

Keywords: HEAD, SHOULDER, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, EXPLOSIVE MIXING, BACK, EXPLOSION, NECK, CONCUSSION, SPRAIN

Investigated Inspection
# Inspection Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 315298307 Hospitalized injury Strain/Sprain Occupation not reported
2 315298307 Hospitalized injury Strain/Sprain Occupation not reported
3 315298307 Hospitalized injury Concussion Occupation not reported
4 315298307 Hospitalized injury Strain/Sprain Occupation not reported
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