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Inspection: 121931836 - Scm Chemicals
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Inspection Nr: 121931836
Report ID: 0522300
Date Opened: 07/23/1996
Site Address:
Scm Chemicals
2900 Middle Rd. Plant 1
Ashtabula, OH 44004
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2819
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/14/1996
Emphasis: N:Silica
Case Closed: 02/27/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361849367 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,375 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $13,125 |
| Current Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $875 | $0 | $2,675 |
| 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 | 19100023 C01 | 10/25/1996 | 11/30/1996 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100132 A | 10/25/1996 | 11/02/1996 | $1,800 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 10/25/1996 | 11/30/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001A | Other | 19100094 A03 I | 10/25/1996 | 11/12/1996 | $375 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02001B | Other | 19100094 A03 IE1 | 10/25/1996 | 11/12/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02002A | Other | 19100146 F02 | 10/25/1996 | 01/31/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02002B | Other | 19100146 F03 | 10/25/1996 | 01/31/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 02002C | Other | 19100146 F07 | 10/25/1996 | 01/31/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 02002D | Other | 19100146 F08 | 10/25/1996 | 01/31/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 02002E | Other | 19100146 F12 | 10/25/1996 | 11/07/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 03001 | Serious | 19100134 B02 | 11/18/1996 | 11/26/1996 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 12/10/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 12. | 03002A | Other | 19101000 C | 11/18/1996 | 02/27/1998 | $500 | $4,500 | $0 | 12/10/1996 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | |
| 13. | 03002B | Serious | 19101000 C | 11/18/1996 | 11/26/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/10/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 14. | 03002C | Other | 19101000 E | 11/18/1996 | 11/26/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/10/1996 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 200100428
Event: 07/22/1996
Five employees burned in chemical release
Employees #1 through #5 were flushing a titanium tetrachloride tank with water when the tank contents erupted, spraying the employees with acid. All sustained chemical burns, for which Employees #1 through #4 were hospitalized.
Keywords: CAUSTIC, CLEANING, CHEMICAL REACTION, CHEMICAL BURN, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 121931836 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Chemical technicians | ||
| 2 | 121931836 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Chemical technicians | ||
| 3 | 121931836 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Chemical technicians | ||
| 4 | 121931836 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Chemical technicians | ||
| 5 | 121931836 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Chemical technicians |