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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 943083.015 - Rohm & Haas Electronic Materials, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Rohm & Haas Electronic Materials, Llc
60 Willow Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Mailing Address:
60 Willow Street, North Andover, MA 01845
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325998/All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/09/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/07/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 855484 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $28,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $10,500 | $0 | $17,500 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 03/04/2014 | 10/01/2014 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/26/2014 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100132 A | 03/04/2014 | 09/15/2014 | $3,500 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/26/2014 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 03/04/2014 | 09/15/2014 | $3,500 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/26/2014 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 19101200 F06 | 03/04/2014 | 09/15/2014 | $3,500 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/26/2014 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 p.m. on October 9, 2013, Employee #1 was carrying a stainless steel kettle that contained an air and water sensitive chemical (trimethylindium), wearing fire retardant clothing. The kettle exploded and caused a flash fire. The employee suffered severe burns and blunt force trauma to his body. Employee #1 was air lifted to the hospital, but later died.
Keywords: Chemical Burn, Chemical Reaction, Chemical Vapor, Explosion, Fire, PPE, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 943083.015 | 51 | M | Fatality |