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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1360878.015 - Us Ecology Idaho, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Boise Area Office
Site Address:
Us Ecology Idaho, Inc.
20400 Lemley Rd.
Grand View, ID 83624
Mailing Address:
101 S. Capitol Blvd. Suite 1000, Boise, ID 83702
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562211/Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/18/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/30/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1401870 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $66,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $66,300 |
| Current Penalty | $50,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 05/06/2019 | 05/31/2019 | $50,000 | $13,260 | $0 | 05/31/2019 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100120 B04 II A | 05/06/2019 | 05/31/2019 | $0 | $13,260 | $0 | 05/31/2019 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100120 J02 V | 05/06/2019 | 05/31/2019 | $0 | $13,260 | $0 | 05/31/2019 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 05/06/2019 | 05/31/2019 | $0 | $13,260 | $0 | 05/31/2019 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100132 D02 | 05/06/2019 | 05/31/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/31/2019 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100307 C | 05/06/2019 | 05/31/2019 | $0 | $13,260 | $0 | 05/31/2019 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 9:23 a.m. on November 17, 2018, an employee was stabilizing magnesium metal. Magnesium is reacted with water to make magnesium oxide, which is a more stable compound. During this process hydrogen and oxygen are released. The hydrogen ignited and in the presence of oxygen and created a large explosion. The employee was killed.
Keywords: Chemical Reaction, Explosion, Hydrogen, Oxygen
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1360878.015 | 48 | M | Fatality |