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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315997882 - Olin Chlor Alkali Products
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
Olin Chlor Alkali Products
8000 West Lake Mead Parkway
Henderson, NV 89009
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 86, Henderson, NV 89009
Union Status: Union
SIC:2812
NAICS: 325181/Alkalies and Chlorine Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/13/2012
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis: N:Psmpqv, S:Manufacturing
Case Closed: 01/25/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101045961 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $17,010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,010 |
| Current Penalty | $9,072 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,072 |
| 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 | 19100119 J06 II | 04/17/2012 | 05/20/2012 | $4,536 | $5,670 | $0 | 05/10/2012 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100134 D01 I | 04/17/2012 | 05/20/2012 | $0 | $5,670 | $0 | 05/10/2012 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100134 D03 IIIB2 | 04/17/2012 | 05/20/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/10/2012 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100165 B02 | 04/17/2012 | 05/20/2012 | $4,536 | $5,670 | $0 | 05/10/2012 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 20, 2011, at Olin Chlor Alkali Products, a vent line for the bleach manufacturing process failed. A combination of water, caustic soda, chlorine and bleach was released into the workplace. The amount of chlorine released was estimated to be 10 to 20 pounds. Four exposed persons were transported to a local hospital. Three were treated and released. The other was admitted for observation. No employees were listed on the injury line.
Keywords: LEAK, RESPIRATORY, CAUSTIC, VENTILATION, BLEACH, INHALATION, GAS, CHLORINE, TOXIC FUMES, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315997882 | Occupation not reported |