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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3176997 - Merck Sharp & Dohme Quimica De P.R., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Pr-E-Arecibo 0257210
Site Address:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Quimica De P.R., Inc.
Carr. #2 Km. 56.7 Int., Bo. Trinidad
Barceloneta, PR 00617
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 601, Barceloneta, PR 00617
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2834
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/22/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/13/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360775258 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,700 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | 6A0001 | 07/23/1986 | 07/26/1986 | $720 | $720 | $0 | 08/14/1986 | - | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 6A0001 | 07/23/1986 | 07/26/1986 | $720 | $720 | $0 | 08/14/1986 | - | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100106 B02 IV | 07/23/1986 | 07/26/1986 | $540 | $540 | $0 | 08/14/1986 | - | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19101200 H02 I | 07/23/1986 | 07/26/1986 | $520 | $720 | $0 | 08/14/1986 | L - State Settlement | |
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19040002 A02 | 07/23/1986 | 07/24/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/14/1986 | - | |
| 6. | 02002 | Serious | SPECRULE 1 | 07/23/1986 | 07/26/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/14/1986 | - |
Investigation Summary
AT APPROXIMATELY 6:10 AM ON JUNE 12, 1986, (DURING A SHIFT CHANGE) AN APPARENT LOSS OF LIQUID IN THE 4301 REACTOR, USED TO MANUFACTURE METHYLDOPA, CASED AN OVERHEAT CONDITION IN THE REACTOR. THE REACTOR IS LOCATED IN THE MODULAR BUILDING, FACTORY #1 OF THE MERCK, SHARP AND DOHME COMPANY, QUIMICA, PUERTO RICO. THE REACTOR EXPLODED, CAUSING THE IMMEDIATE DEATHS OF EMPLOYEES #1 THROUGH #3. EMPLOYEES #4 THROUGH #6 SUFFERED BURNS FROM THE FIRE WHICH IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED THE EXPLOSION. EMPLOYEES #7 AND #8 RECEIVED FRACTURES.
Keywords: BURN, FRACTURE, FIRE, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL REACTION, CHEMICAL, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3176997 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 3176997 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 3176997 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 3176997 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 3176997 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Chemical technicians | ||
| 6 | 3176997 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Chemical technicians | ||
| 7 | 3176997 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 3176997 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |