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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 122308273 - Reichhold Chemicals, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Naperville Area Office
Site Address:
Reichhold Chemicals, Inc.
6350 E. Collins Road
Morris, IL 60450
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2821
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/24/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/09/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361865512 | ||
| Referral | 901896027 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,250 |
| Current Penalty | $7,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,875 |
| 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 | 19100119 J04 I | 07/24/1995 | 09/01/1996 | $3,150 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100146 F04 | 07/24/1995 | 08/28/1995 | $1,575 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100146 F05 | 07/24/1995 | 08/28/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100146 F07 | 07/24/1995 | 08/28/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01002D | Serious | 19100146 F09 | 07/24/1995 | 08/28/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01002E | Serious | 19100146 F10 | 07/24/1995 | 08/28/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01002F | Serious | 19100146 F11 | 07/24/1995 | 08/28/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01002G | Serious | 19100146 F12 | 07/24/1995 | 08/28/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01002H | Serious | 19100146 F13 | 07/24/1995 | 08/28/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01002I | Serious | 19100146 F15 | 07/24/1995 | 08/28/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 K03 II | 07/24/1995 | 08/28/1995 | $1,575 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 07/24/1995 | 09/28/1995 | $1,575 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Flame from an incinerator impinged a nearby tank, causing a vapor release of dicyclo pentadiene through the ruptured disk. At the same time, a loose plug on a flow meter caused an overcharge of water to a polyester resin reactor. The reaction went out of control, overheated, and released vapor and material through a ruptured disk. The vent line above the ruptured disk separated, causing a mixture of dicyclo pentadiene and maleic anhydride to be spewed into the building.
Keywords: LEAK, VAPOR, VENTILATION, FIRE, RUPTURE, TANK, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, CHEMICAL, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122308273 | Occupation Not Listed |