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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106213408 - American Yard Products, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah Area Office
Site Address:
American Yard Products, Inc.
Highway 23 East
Mcrae, GA 31055
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 370, Mcrae, GA 31055
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3524
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/21/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/27/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360133300 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 16 | 16 | ||||
| Current Violations | 15 | 15 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,500 |
| Current Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| 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 | 06/28/1990 | 07/01/1990 | $800 | $800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100022 D01 | 06/28/1990 | 07/19/1990 | $300 | $500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100023 A09 | 06/28/1990 | 07/19/1990 | $200 | $400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 06/28/1990 | 07/19/1990 | $300 | $500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100132 A | 06/28/1990 | 07/01/1990 | $800 | $800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100176 B | 06/28/1990 | 08/31/1990 | $600 | $800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100178 A02 | 06/28/1990 | 07/01/1990 | $600 | $800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100179 G01 V | 06/28/1990 | 07/19/1990 | $300 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100215 B09 | 06/28/1990 | 07/19/1990 | $400 | $500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01010 | Serious | 19100217 E01 II | 06/28/1990 | 07/01/1990 | $500 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01011 | Serious | 19100219 E01 | 06/28/1990 | 07/19/1990 | $400 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01012 | Serious | 19100252 C02 IV | 06/28/1990 | 07/19/1990 | $300 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 01013 | Serious | 19100303 G01 | 06/28/1990 | 07/01/1990 | $400 | $500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 14. | 01014 | Serious | 19100307 B | 06/28/1990 | 07/19/1990 | $800 | $800 | $0 | - | ||
| 15. | 01015 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 06/28/1990 | 07/01/1990 | $800 | $800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 16. | 01016 | Serious | 19101200 H02 III | 06/28/1990 | 07/01/1990 | $800 | $800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 17. | 01017A | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 06/28/1990 | 07/01/1990 | $800 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 18. | 01017B | Serious | 19101200 H02 III | 06/28/1990 | 07/01/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On February 20, 1990, Employee #1 was working alone near a stripping tank that contained 1,200 gallons of hot caustic chemicals heated to 220 degrees F. The lid flew up and released approximately 50 to 100 gallons of potassium hydroxide over various parts of his body. A "burp" inside the tank occurred due to several factors. Another employee, who was working in another area, heard a "muted explosion" and ran to help Employee #1 until EMS arrived and transported him to the hospital. Employee #1 suffered 2nd- and 3rd-degree burns over 68 percent of his body. He was later flown to a burn center, where he lived for approximately 3 weeks before he died of septicemia.
Keywords: CAUSTIC, PPE, POTASH, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL BURN, SPILL, TANK, PRESSURE RELEASE, CHEMICAL, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106213408 | Occupation Not Listed |