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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 603696 - Corning Glass Works
Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office
Site Address:
Corning Glass Works
Dale Summit
State College, PA 16801
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box P-9, State College, PA 16801
Union Status: Union
SIC:3229
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/24/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/30/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360656060 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,080 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,080 |
| Current Penalty | $1,080 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,080 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 10/22/1985 | 10/23/1985 | $720 | $720 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100303 G02 I | 10/22/1985 | 10/23/1985 | $360 | $360 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 ENTERED A PIT WHICH CONTAINED SEVERAL GALLONS OF SPILLED HYDROFLUORIC ACID. A SUMP PUMP WAS BEING USED TO TRANSFER THE ACID TO A STORAGE TANK. WHEN EMPLOYEE #1 MOVED THE SUMP PUMP TO A LOWER AREA, THE DISCHARGE HOSE CAME LOOSE AND SPRAYED EMPLOYEE #1 WITH HYDROFLUORIC ACID. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS WEARING RUBBER GLOVES, RUBBER BOOTS AND A SCBA. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS BURNED BY THE ACID OVER 40% OF HIS BODY AND LATER DIED.
Keywords: PPE, HYDROFLUORIC ACID, CHEMICAL BURN, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 603696 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |