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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110071057 - Kleen-A-Matic
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office
Site Address:
Kleen-A-Matic
205 Mcfarland Avenue
Rossville, GA 30741
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 730, Rossville, GA 30741
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7218
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/09/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/16/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360958797 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,750 |
| Current Penalty | $2,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,850 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100120 Q01 | 07/19/1991 | 08/22/1991 | $1,050 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100120 Q06 | 07/19/1991 | 08/22/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19100134 B01 | 07/19/1991 | 08/22/1991 | $600 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19100120 G03 IV | 07/19/1991 | 08/22/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 07/19/1991 | 08/22/1991 | $750 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 07/19/1991 | 08/22/1991 | $450 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01004B | Serious | 19101200 H02 IV | 07/19/1991 | 08/22/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:15 a.m. on April 26, 1991, Employee #1 mistakenly pumped sodium hypochlorite (bleach) into a 360 gallon wastewater pretreatment tank that contained a 1:6 concentration of hydrochloric acid (HCl) or muriatic acid and water, causing the release of chlorine gas. He had intended to replenish the pretreatment tank with hydrochloric acid to attain the proper pH balance, but chose the wrong drum. Employees #2 through #5, who were working in adjacent areas, were exposed to the chlorine gas. Employees #1 through #5 were hospitalized. Employee #6, who also worked in an adjacent area, tripped while exiting the building and injured her shoulder.
Keywords: HYDROCHLORIC ACID, SHOULDER, SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE, GAS, CHLORINE, TRIPPED, OVEREXPOSURE, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110071057 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 110071057 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 110071057 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 110071057 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 110071057 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 110071057 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |