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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102503307 - B.F. Goodrich
Inspection Information - Office: Peoria Area Office
Site Address:
B.F. Goodrich
Rt. 29 North
Henry, IL 61537
Mailing Address:
R. R. #1, Box 15, Henry, IL 61537
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2821
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/19/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/08/1991
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $16,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,000 |
| Current Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| 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 | 19260059 E02 | 03/20/1990 | 03/23/1990 | $1,000 | $8,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260352 I | 03/20/1990 | 03/23/1990 | $8,000 | $8,000 | $0 | 04/11/1990 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and Employee #2 were working for a construction firm at the B. F. Goodrich facility. They attempted to remove bolts with a torch on an opening of a tank. The torch initiated a chemical reaction within the tank producing hydrogen gas, which exploded. Employee #1 and Employee #2 were killed in the explosion.
Keywords: EXPLOSION, BOLT, TANK, HYDROGEN, TORCH, CHEMICAL REACTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102503307 | Occupation Not Listed |