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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305788259 - Surpass Chemical Co. Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Albany Area Office
Site Address:
Surpass Chemical Co. Inc.
3 Bridge St.
Albany, NY 12207
Mailing Address:
1254 Broadway, Albany, NY 12204
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2869
NAICS: 325188/All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/19/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/26/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100740968 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,375 |
| Current Penalty | $1,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 |
| 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. | 01005A | Serious | 19100119 E01 | 08/28/2003 | 09/30/2003 | $1,125 | $1,125 | $0 | 09/22/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01005B | Serious | 19100119 E03 IV | 08/28/2003 | 09/30/2003 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | 09/22/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100119 O03 | 08/28/2003 | 09/30/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/22/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19100119 L04 | 08/28/2003 | 09/30/2003 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | 09/22/2003 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 13, 2003, an employee operating reaction tanks was working at a chemical company in an area when a chlorine release occurred during the manufacture of 5000 gallons of 15.5% sodium hypochlorite. One of the employees operating the tank failed to close a manual valve on a second partially empty reaction tank, causing the remaining product to release chlorine vapor due to rapid product decomposition. Approximately 0.75 to 4.0 pounds of chlorine was released into the plant. Three employees working in the area were hospitalized for treatment of severe respiratory injuries resulting from acute exposure to chlorine.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, VAPOR, CHLORINE, VALVE, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305788259 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 305788259 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 305788259 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |