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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109253344 - Vicksburg Chemical Company
Inspection Information - Office: Jackson Area Office
Site Address:
Vicksburg Chemical Company
4280 Rifle Range Road
Vicksburg, MS 39180
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 821003, Vicksburg, MS 39182
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2819
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/05/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/25/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360375299 | ||
| Referral | 901684456 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,625 |
| Current Penalty | $3,751 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,751 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 12/07/1993 | 01/09/1994 | $938 | $1,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C02 II | 12/07/1993 | 01/09/1994 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 12/07/1993 | 01/09/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 12/07/1993 | 01/09/1994 | $938 | $1,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19100147 D06 | 12/07/1993 | 01/09/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 1, 1993, Employee #1 was given a work order to change the inactive east filter unit at the nitric acid plant. He apparently opened the west active filter unit, exposing himself to liquid ammonia at approximately 200 to 225 psi. Employee #1 sustained severe internal and external burns to his body from the ammonia. He died on January 12, 1994 from the injuries he sustained in the accident. Employee #2 was exposed to the ammonia during his escape from the ammonia cloud. He was hospitalized and released.
Keywords: BURN, AMMONIA, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, OVEREXPOSURE, PRESSURE RELEASE, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109253344 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 109253344 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |