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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101570489 - Letica Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Letica Corp.
52 Huguley Road
Lanett, AL 36863
Mailing Address:
P O Box 540, Lanett, AL 36863
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/02/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/10/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360651160 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19040002 A | 10/31/1986 | 11/07/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19040004 | 10/31/1986 | 11/07/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19040008 | 10/31/1986 | 11/07/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 19100022 A02 | 10/31/1986 | 11/07/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 19100252 A02 IID | 10/31/1986 | 11/07/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN "O" RING IN MOLD MACHINE #8, USED TO PRODUCE LIDS FOR PLASTIC BUCKETS, FAILED. THIS FAILURE CAUSED HYDRAULIC FLUID TO SPILL ONTO THE NOZZLE HEAD END OF THE BARREL OF THE MACHINE. THE NOZZLE HEAD WAS HEATED TO BETWEEN 400 AND 500 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. THE HYDRAULIC FLUID BEGAN TO SMOKE AND EMIT VAPORS. THE SMOKE AND VAPORS WERE BLOWN TO OTHER WORK LOCATIONS BY FANS. EMPLOYEES #1-8, EXPOSED TO THE SMOKE AND FUMES, WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AND KEPT OVERNIGHT FOR OBSERVATION.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, VAPOR, VENTILATION, MOLDING MACHINE, HYDRAULIC FLUID, SMOKE, SPILL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101570489 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 101570489 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 101570489 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 101570489 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 101570489 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 101570489 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 101570489 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 101570489 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |