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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305840605 - Exide Technologies - Recycling Division
Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office
Site Address:
Exide Technologies - Recycling Division
Nolan Avenue & Spring Valley Road
Laureldale, PA 19605
Mailing Address:
Nolan Street & Spring Valley Road, Laureldale, PA 19605
Union Status: Union
SIC:3692
NAICS: 335912/Primary Battery Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/23/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/17/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100570415 | ||
| Referral | 200570778 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| Current Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| 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 | 09/27/2004 | 10/30/2004 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 10/20/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100024 B | 09/27/2004 | 09/30/2004 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 10/20/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 E04 | 09/27/2004 | 10/22/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/20/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19101200 F05 I | 09/27/2004 | 10/22/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/20/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02003 | Other | 19101200 F05 II | 09/27/2004 | 10/22/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/20/2004 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On April 12, 2004, an employee and a coworker were checking the level of sulfuric acid in two 6000 gallon tanks before receiving another acid delivery. To check the level, one would climb a fiberglass extension ladder to reach the tank hatch sixteen feet above the floor below, while the other held the ladder from below. After the level was checked, the employee began descending the ladder and slipped off near the bottom of the ladder. He fell backwards, landing on and broke a two-inch CPVC sulfuric acid feed line at the bulk head, which was manifold to another acid tank. Acid began flowing from the severed pipe onto the employee. The employee was rescued by the coworker and emergency flushing was administered under the deluge shower.
Keywords: LADDER, CHEMICAL BURN, FALL, SULFURIC ACID, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305840605 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Machinery maintenance occupations |