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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115056103 - Pmi-Professional Maintenance Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Pmi-Professional Maintenance Inc.
400 Westfield Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50704
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 270, Waterloo, IA 50704
Union Status: Union
SIC:3523
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/24/1992
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/12/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360202659 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 40008 | 12/28/1992 | 01/21/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On or about September 24, 1992, chromic acid was being removed from plating process tanks. The transport container developed a crack, allowing approximately 150 gallons of chromic acid solution at approximately 50 percent strength to spill onto the floor. Plant officials implemented emergency response procedures. Employees #1 and #2 responded first to assess the spill. They developed irritated throats and noses, symptoms reflective of acute exposure. Employees #1 and #2 were admitted to the hospital for observation. Employees #3 through #6, who were watching the spill from approximately 100 ft away, were later sent to the hospital for observation. They were not admitted.
Keywords: THROAT, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, NOSE, SPILL, OVEREXPOSURE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115056103 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 115056103 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 115056103 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 115056103 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 115056103 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 115056103 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |