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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108631920 - Mason Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Mason Corporation
1049 U. S. 41
Schererville, IN 46375
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2819
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/14/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/19/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361039324 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 7 | 13 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 7 | 13 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,280 |
| Current Penalty | $2,112 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,112 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 10/21/1991 | 11/08/1991 | $680 | $480 | $0 | 11/14/1991 | R - Review Commission | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 10/21/1991 | 10/29/1991 | $0 | $640 | $0 | 11/14/1991 | R - Review Commission | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100212 A05 | 10/21/1991 | 10/27/1991 | $336 | $480 | $0 | 11/14/1991 | R - Review Commission | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100219 F03 | 10/21/1991 | 10/25/1991 | $200 | $400 | $0 | 11/14/1991 | R - Review Commission | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100303 G02 I | 10/21/1991 | 10/25/1991 | $448 | $640 | $0 | 11/14/1991 | R - Review Commission | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100305 G01 III | 10/21/1991 | 10/26/1991 | $448 | $640 | $0 | 11/14/1991 | R - Review Commission | |
| 7. | 02001 | Other | 19100023 C01 | 10/21/1991 | 10/29/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/14/1991 | R - Review Commission | |
| 8. | 02002 | Other | 19100024 H | 10/21/1991 | 10/24/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/14/1991 | R - Review Commission | |
| 9. | 02003 | Other | 19100157 C04 | 10/21/1991 | 10/25/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/14/1991 | R - Review Commission | |
| 10. | 02004 | Other | 19100305 B01 | 10/21/1991 | 10/25/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/14/1991 | R - Review Commission | |
| 11. | 02005 | Other | 19100305 B02 | 10/21/1991 | 10/25/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/14/1991 | R - Review Commission | |
| 12. | 02006 | Other | 19100305 G02 III | 10/21/1991 | 10/26/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/14/1991 | R - Review Commission | |
| 13. | 02007 | Other | 19100308 B03 | 10/21/1991 | 11/08/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/14/1991 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was changing the filters on holding tanks of tin tetrachloride. Employee #1 thought he had disconnected the pumps and took the top off the filter assembly. Employee #1 was sprayed by the chemical and sustained burns to his face, arms, and body. The fluid knocked off his respirator and he also sustained some lung damage. Employee #2 was shutting down the system when his air tank ran out and he was exposed to the fumes. He was checked at the hospital and released. Employee #3 was moving hoses and inhaled the fumes. He was also checked at the hospital and released. Employee #1 was hospitalized for his chemical burns.
Keywords: LUNG, INHALATION, CHEMICAL BURN, ARM, TOXIC FUMES, FACE, OVEREXPOSURE, CHEMICAL, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108631920 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Chemical technicians | ||
| 2 | 108631920 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Chemical technicians | ||
| 3 | 108631920 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Chemical technicians |