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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316617646 - Weylchem Us Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Weylchem Us Inc
2114 Larry Jeffers Rd
Elgin, SC 29045
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2833
NAICS: 325411/Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/04/2013
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/16/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102667482 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,875 |
| Current Penalty | $2,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,625 |
| 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 | 19100120 F03I | 03/06/2013 | 05/08/2013 | $1,000 | $1,625 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100134 F01 | 03/06/2013 | 04/08/2013 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | A - Amendment | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100134 I04 | 03/06/2013 | 03/11/2013 | $3,250 | $3,250 | $0 | A - Amendment | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100134 F01 | 03/06/2013 | 05/08/2013 | $1,625 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100134 I04 | 03/06/2013 | 03/11/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Other | 19100156 B01 | 03/06/2013 | 04/08/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02002 | Other | 19101030 C01 IV | 03/06/2013 | 04/08/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On September 7, 2012, Employee #1, a chemical operator, was loading hazardous waste into a intermediate tank. Employee #1 started transferring the waste by putting a wand about the length of a drum into the bottom of the drum, and sucking out the contents. Employee #1 then moved the contents of the hazardous waste storage area, by pressurizing the tank with nitrogen and opened the valve. Employee #1 suffered minor injuries when the chemicals reacted on contact, and caused an explosion. Employee #1 was treated and hospitalized because of preexisting asthma conditions, but only suffered minor injuries as a result of the explosion.
Keywords: DRUM, HEALTH CARE FACILITY, HOSE, EXPLOSION, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316617646 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |