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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311684252 - Bayer Cropscience, Lp
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Bayer Cropscience, Lp
Route 25
Institute, WV 25112
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 1005, Institute, WV 25112
Union Status: Union
SIC:2879
NAICS: 325320/Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/26/2009
Emphasis: N:Psmpqv
Case Closed: 02/11/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100632074 | ||
| Complaint | 207008376 | Yes | |
| Referral | 200636090 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 13 | 3 | 16 | |||
| Current Violations | 9 | 1 | 2 | 12 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $80,000 | $0 | $105,000 | $0 | $0 | $185,000 |
| Current Penalty | $70,000 | $0 | $59,000 | $14,000 | $0 | $143,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100119 E03 I | 02/26/2009 | 03/30/2009 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100119 E03 VII | 02/26/2009 | 03/30/2009 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100119 F01 IE | 02/26/2009 | 04/08/2010 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100119 F01 IG | 02/26/2009 | 03/30/2009 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100119 F01 IIB | 02/26/2009 | 04/08/2010 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100119 G01 I | 02/26/2009 | 04/08/2010 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100119 G02 | 02/26/2009 | 04/08/2010 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01008A | Serious | 19100119 L05 | 02/26/2009 | 04/08/2010 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01008B | Serious | 19100119 F03 | 02/26/2009 | 04/08/2010 | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | 03/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01009 | Serious | 19100119 J04 III | 02/26/2009 | 04/08/2010 | $7,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 01010 | Serious | 19100132 A | 02/26/2009 | 01/18/2011 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 01011A | Serious | 19100134 K01 I | 02/26/2009 | 03/30/2009 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 13. | 01011B | Serious | 19100119 F04 | 02/26/2009 | 07/18/2010 | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | 03/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 14. | 01012 | Serious | 19100119 E03 V | 02/26/2009 | 04/08/2012 | $7,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 03/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 15. | 02001 | Repeat | 19100119 E03 V | 02/26/2009 | 03/30/2009 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 03/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 16. | 02002 | Repeat | 19100119 E05 | 02/26/2009 | 04/08/2010 | $59,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 03/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 17. | 03001 | Other | 19100119 L05 | 02/26/2009 | 04/08/2010 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 18. | 03002 | Other | 19100119 F03 | 02/26/2009 | 04/08/2010 | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | 03/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:25 p.m. on September 28, 2008, Employee #1 was in the Methomyl unit structure setting up equipment to blow steam in a vent or flow line. Employee #2 was sent out to help Employee #1. As Employee #2 approached the Residue Treater, which contained flammable solvents, the vessel ruptured and exploded from an exothermic run away reaction and subsequent over pressurization. Employee #2 died. Employee #1 received second degree burns to approximately 60 percent of his body and was hospitalized. On October 10, 2008, Employee #1 died from his injuries while still in the hospital.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FIRE, EXPLOSION, PRESSURE PIPING, CHEMICAL REACTION, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311684252 | Fatality | Other | Chemical technicians | ||
| 2 | 311684252 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Chemical technicians |