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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305400616 - Marx Industries Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Marx Industries Inc.
897 S. Gladiola
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2299
NAICS: 314999/All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/11/2003
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Lead, S:Silica, S:Small Business
Case Closed: 06/23/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362656134 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,125 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $4,625 |
| Current Penalty | $4,125 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $4,625 |
| 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 | 19100134 D01 III | 06/09/2003 | 06/13/2003 | $1,375 | $1,375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 06/09/2003 | 06/13/2003 | $1,375 | $1,375 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100219 F03 | 06/09/2003 | 06/13/2003 | $1,375 | $1,375 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19040029 A | 06/09/2003 | 06/13/2003 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Other | 19100303 G01 III | 06/09/2003 | 06/13/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02003 | Other | 19100305 G01 III | 06/09/2003 | 06/13/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02004 | Other | 19100305 G02 II | 06/09/2003 | 06/13/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On February 5, 2003, Employees #1 through #3 were gluing foam seats for furniture using Mid-South Adhesives No. 6464 adhesive. The solvent used as a vehicle was propyl bromide or 1-bromopropane. The spray application of the adhesive was performed in glue booths without proper ventilation. Box fans provided for comfort were ineffective to dilute the propyl bromide that was in the air. Employee #1 was diagnosed with bromide toxicity from the inhalation of propyl bromide on January 16, 2003, followed by Employee #2 on January 17, 2003, and Employee #3 on February 10, 2003. All three employees were hospitalized.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, VENTILATION, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, TOXIC FUMES, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305400616 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Cementing and gluing machine operators | ||
| 2 | 305400616 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Cementing and gluing machine operators | ||
| 3 | 305400616 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Cementing and gluing machine operators |