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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 113338172 - Plastek Industries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Erie Area Office
Site Address:
Plastek Industries, Inc.
3001 West 15th Street
Erie, PA 16505
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/15/1994
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/01/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360842033 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,600 | $0 | $0 | $650 | $0 | $2,250 |
| Current Penalty | $1,600 | $0 | $0 | $650 | $0 | $2,250 |
| 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 | 19101048 K | 07/28/1994 | 08/30/1994 | $1,600 | $1,600 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100038 A05 II | 07/28/1994 | 08/30/1994 | $650 | $650 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At 1:45 a.m. on May 11, 1994, press #72 was shut down because it was malfunctioning. The mold technician backed it up and flushed out the press with Lexan to clean it. As he flushed out the press, he noticed that emissions were coming out of the machine. Thinking the emissions were caused by the thermocoupling and/or the heater band that surrounds the nozzle, the technician called maintenance to check the machine. When maintenance arrived, they changed the heater band and again flushed the press with Lexan. This time, the eyes of the troubleshooter and the machine mechanic began to water because of the erosion. The troubleshooter started the press and went to the nozzle to purge it. At this time, the emissions increased and affected Employees #1 through #18. The employees were evacuated and those affected were sent to Hamot Hospital. The employees were released on the same date. The troubleshooter was asked to verify the material in the scrubber to be sure there was no moisture. When the material was checked, it was found to be mixed with other chemicals.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, INHALATION, AIR CONTAMINATION, CHEMICAL REACTION, TOXIC FUMES, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 113338172 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 113338172 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 113338172 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 113338172 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 113338172 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 113338172 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 113338172 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 113338172 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 9 | 113338172 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 10 | 113338172 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 11 | 113338172 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 12 | 113338172 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 13 | 113338172 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 14 | 113338172 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 15 | 113338172 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 16 | 113338172 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 17 | 113338172 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 18 | 113338172 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |