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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102978962 - Perlick Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Milwaukee Area Office
Site Address:
Perlick Corporation
8300 West Good Hope Road
Milwaukee, WI 53223
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3585
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/27/1992
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/20/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360405476 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,875 |
| Current Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100120 F03 IA | 09/11/1992 | 11/14/1992 | $2,000 | $2,975 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100120 F03 IIA | 09/11/1992 | 11/14/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19100120 Q02 II | 09/11/1992 | 11/14/1992 | $2,000 | $2,975 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19100120 Q02 X | 09/11/1992 | 10/14/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01002C | Serious | 19100120 Q02 XI | 09/11/1992 | 11/14/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01003A | Serious | 19100120 Q03 III | 09/11/1992 | 11/14/1992 | $2,000 | $2,975 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01003B | Serious | 19100120 Q03 IV | 09/11/1992 | 11/14/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01003C | Serious | 19100120 Q03 VI | 09/11/1992 | 11/14/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01004A | Serious | 19100120 Q06 | 09/11/1992 | 11/14/1992 | $2,000 | $2,975 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01004B | Serious | 19100120 Q06 IIB | 09/11/1992 | 11/14/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01004C | Serious | 19100120 Q06 IIID | 09/11/1992 | 11/14/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01005 | Serious | 19100134 E03 | 09/11/1992 | 11/14/1992 | $2,000 | $2,975 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 26, 1992, during start up procedures for a foam operation, approximately 300 gallons of a chemical mixture containing 35 percent methylene diphenyl isocyanate (MDI) were released uncontrollably from a partially open valve on a pressurized tank. The resulting chemical spill resulted in a complete evacuation of the Perlick Corporation plant and resulted in symptoms among exposed workers that included tightness of the chest and soreness of the throat. Employees #1 through #22 were examined, treated, and released at seven Milwaukee area hospital emergency rooms. Employee #9 subsequently developed a partially collapsed lung. Approximately eight of the exposed workers were involved in emergency response activities prior to the evacuation of the plant.
Keywords: CHEST, THROAT, LUNG, MDI, OPEN VALVE, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, INHALATION, SPILL, OVEREXPOSURE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102978962 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 102978962 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 102978962 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 102978962 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 102978962 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 102978962 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 102978962 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 102978962 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 9 | 102978962 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 10 | 102978962 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 11 | 102978962 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 12 | 102978962 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 13 | 102978962 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 14 | 102978962 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 15 | 102978962 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 16 | 102978962 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 17 | 102978962 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 18 | 102978962 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 19 | 102978962 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 20 | 102978962 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 21 | 102978962 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 22 | 102978962 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported |