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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111862074 - University Of California Davis
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
University Of California Davis
Room 2415 Chemistry Annex Building
Davis, CA 95616
Mailing Address:
Environmental Services Facility, Stanford, CA 94305
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8221
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/16/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/16/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361044779 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 | 3203 A02 | 08/16/1990 | 08/16/1990 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 8, 1990, Employee #1 had been synthesizing a research chemical for use in the treatment of cancer. The intermediate high organic molecules with amine bonds were being produced by the following reaction: amide bonds on large molecule in tetrahydro furan + Borane dimethyl sulfide - amine bonds on large molecule. The reaction had been completed at relatively low and high quantities and was being carried out at an intermediate quantity. The transition stage of the reaction is quite viscous, making agitation with a magnetic stirrer difficult. The 3-neck R.B. flask was manually agitated, and it is believed that a ground glass junction was loosened during this process. Thirty to thirty-five minutes later, an explosion and fire occurred. Employee #1 received a flash burn from the fire.
Keywords: BURN, FIRE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL REACTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111862074 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Chemical technicians |