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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111016606 - Albright & Wilson Americas, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Albright & Wilson Americas, Inc.
2151 King St. Ext.
Charleston, SC 29405
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 4439, Glenallen, VA 23058
Union Status: Union
SIC:2869
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/02/1991
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/27/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 73390049 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,680 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,680 |
| Current Penalty | $840 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $840 |
| 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 | 19100151 C | 01/17/1991 | 01/22/1991 | $280 | $560 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101047 J01 I | 01/17/1991 | 01/22/1991 | $280 | $560 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 F05 | 01/17/1991 | 01/22/1991 | $280 | $560 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Subcontractor employees were fitting pipe on a chemical site when a chemical spill of phosphorus tri-chloride occurred. Employee #1 was on a scaffold 30 ft above ground; Employees #2 and #3 were on the ground, cutting pipe. At that time, the chemical spill occurred, resulting in and explosion and hydrochloric acid cloud formation. The spill occurred when phosphorus tri-chloride leaked from a low-point drain value as a chemical operator was transferring that chemical from one tank to another. The chemical reacted with ground water and formed hydrochloric acid. All employees suffered lung irritation. The employees were treated on site and transported to the hospital. Employees #1 and #2 were hospitalized and Employee #3 was treated and released. The employer did not provide escape respirators or a written procedures covering use of such respirators. (This accident is the same as #000674119.)
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, POISONING, CHEMICAL, LUNG, CHEMICAL REACTION, CHEMICAL VAPOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111016606 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | ||
| 2 | 111016606 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices | ||
| 3 | 111016606 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | ||
| 4 | 111016606 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Insulation Workers | ||
| 5 | 111016606 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Insulation Workers | ||
| 6 | 111016606 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Insulation Workers | ||
| 7 | 111016606 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Supervisors, n.e.c. |