Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108617556 - U P S United Parcel Service
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
U P S United Parcel Service
5380 West 81st Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4215
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/21/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/16/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361038797 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:20 p.m. on December 17, 1990, Employees #1 through #14 were in a sort area sorting packages. A 5-gallon container of Liquid Stripper 76 compound, cleaning liquid NA 1760 Corrosive 8, was traveling on conveyor S1-D4-1. The conveyor is approximately 18 ft above floor level and directly above the employees. The container developed a leak and began to drip as it traveled down the conveyor. The liquid dripped onto the employees, causing skin irritations. They were immediately sent for medical treatment.
Keywords: LEAK, CLEANING FLUID, SKIN, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108617556 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 108617556 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 108617556 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 108617556 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 108617556 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 108617556 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 108617556 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 108617556 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 9 | 108617556 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 10 | 108617556 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 11 | 108617556 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 12 | 108617556 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 13 | 108617556 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 14 | 108617556 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |
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