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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3236502 - Occidental Chemicals Co
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Nashville Office - Safety
Site Address:
Occidental Chemicals Co
Santa Fe Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 591, Columbia, TN 38401
Union Status: Union
SIC:2819
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/25/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/25/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360612808 | ||
| Inspection | 15144611 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS WORKING IN THE PHOSPHORUS FILTER BUILDING. HE WAS PUMPING PHOSPHORUS TO THE FURNACE WHEN A LEAK DEVELOPED AROUND THE SIGHT GLASS. HE STOPPED PUMPING THE PHOSPHORUS AND BEGAN TO FLUSH THE LINE WITH FURNACE WATER. THE EMPLOYEE WAS APPARENTLY LOOKING AT THE SIGHT GLASS WHEN IT BROKE, ALLOWING LIQUID PHOSPHORUS TO SPRAY INTO EMPLOYEE #1'S FACE. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS WEARING A HARD HAT, SAFETY GLASSES AND A RESPIRATOR AT THE TIME. THE PHOSPHORUS IGNITED INSTANTLY UPON EXPOSURE TO AIR, BURNING EMPLOYEE #1 AROUND THE HEAD AREA.
Keywords: BURN, LEAK, HEAD, PPE, PHOSPHOROUS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3236502 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |