Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3214855 - Fielding Chemical Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Fielding Chemical Co., Inc.
North Belhaven Road Ext.
Anderson, SC 29621
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2800
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/18/1987
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/01/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360775779 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $240 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $240 |
| Current Penalty | $240 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $240 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100307 B | 04/01/1987 | 05/14/1987 | $240 | $240 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 2. | 02001A | Other | 19101200 E01 | 04/01/1987 | 05/04/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 3. | 02001B | Other | 19101200 G08 | 04/01/1987 | 04/20/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS TRANSFERRING ETHYL ETHER TO BE USED FOR THE EXTRACTION OF PHOSPHOTUNGSTIC ACID FROM SOLUTION. A FLASH FIRE STARTED IN THE MATERIAL HE WAS HANDLING AND SPREAD TO OTHER DRUMS, ALSO CONTAINING ETHYL ETHER. THE BUILDING WAS DESTROYED BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES TO PLANT PERSONNEL. THE FIRE STARTED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO EXPLOSION-PROOF ELECTRICAL WIRING AND THE AREA WAS NOT ADEQUATELY VENTILATED.
Keywords: ELECTRICAL, VENTILATION, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3214855 | Occupation Not Listed |
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