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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107607871 - Angus Chemical Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Angus Chemical Co.
Hwy 2
Sterlington, LA 71280
Mailing Address:
Pob 1325, Sterlington, LA 71280
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2869
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/31/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/06/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | 107607863 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 11 | 11 | ||||
| Current Violations | 11 | 11 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $280,000 | $280,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $201,000 | $201,000 |
| 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 | Unclass | 19100106 B02 VIIB | 10/31/1991 | 01/01/1992 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Unclass | 19100106 B06 | 10/31/1991 | 01/01/1992 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Unclass | 19100106 I03 II | 10/31/1991 | 01/01/1992 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Unclass | 19100165 B01 | 10/31/1991 | 11/01/1991 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Unclass | 19100178 M01 | 10/31/1991 | 01/01/1992 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Unclass | 19100307 B | 10/31/1991 | 01/01/1992 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02001 | Unclass | 5A0001 | 10/31/1991 | 01/01/1992 | $34,200 | $50,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 02002 | Unclass | 5A0001 | 10/31/1991 | 01/01/1992 | $34,200 | $50,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 02003 | Unclass | 5A0001 | 10/31/1991 | 01/01/1992 | $34,200 | $50,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 02004 | Unclass | 5A0001 | 10/31/1991 | 01/01/1992 | $34,200 | $50,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 02005 | Unclass | 5A0001 | 10/31/1991 | 01/01/1992 | $34,200 | $50,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 1, 1991, at the IMC Fertilizer, Inc., (IMCF)/Angus Chemical Company plant located in Sterlington, LA, a fire occurred in the area of a waste gas vent compressor (RJ-291) in the nitroparaffins (NP) plant. A few moments after the fire started, a series of explosions destroyed a large section of the NP plant, sending shrapnel north and east of the plant. Large debris weighing up to 150 pounds was hurled almost a mile away. Employees #1 through #8 of IMCF were killed and 42 were injured. In addition, approximately 70 residents of the town were injured and numerous businesses and residences were severely damaged.
Keywords: COMPRESSOR, FIRE, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107607871 | Occupation Not Listed |