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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315866954 - Clean Harbors Catalyst Technology Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Clean Harbors Catalyst Technology Llc
2815 Indianapolis Blvd
Whiting, IN 46394
Mailing Address:
1905 Jasmine Blvd. East, Pasadena, TX 77503
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 811310/Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/15/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/14/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100994177 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 19100132 D01 I | 12/20/2012 | 01/17/2013 | $1,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 01/17/2013 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 D02 | 12/20/2012 | 01/17/2013 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 01/17/2013 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 D04 I | 12/20/2012 | 01/17/2013 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 01/17/2013 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100146 D05 II | 12/20/2012 | 01/17/2013 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | 01/17/2013 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On August 14, 2012, Employee #1, #2 and #3 were working near a catalyst gas oil reactor. As the reactor was operating, it exploded and resulted in a fire. All three employees received severe burns in the explosion and fire. Emergency medical personnel were summoned. They arrived and transported the employees to a medical center, where Employee #1, #2 and #3 underwent burn treatment and were hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, FIRE, EXPLOSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315866954 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 315866954 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 315866954 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |