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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1386525.015 - National Galvanizing Lp
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
National Galvanizing Lp
1500 Telb St
Monroe, MI 48162
Mailing Address:
1500 Telb St, Monroe, MI 48162
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332812/ Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/10/2019
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Injury/Illness
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1437637 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $8,100 |
| Current Penalty | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $8,100 |
| 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 | 408.13308(2) | 06/07/2019 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | 07/25/2019 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 D05 I | 06/07/2019 | 07/11/2019 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | 07/25/2019 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 408.22139(2) | 06/07/2019 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 07/25/2019 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on December 26, 2018, an employee was transferring hydrochloric acid from a holding tank to the company's storage tank. After the liquid was transferred into the storage tank, the employee went down into the pit to disconnect the hydrochloric acid hose. As he started loosening the flanges, the quick disconnect broke off releasing hydrochloric acid directly onto the employee. Employee was wearing safety glasses and a hard hat. He sustained second degree chemical burns on his torso from the chest down.
Keywords: Accidental Discharge, Burn, Chemical Burn, Chemical Exposure, Disconnecting Means, Hydrochloric Acid, PPE, Storage Tank, Torso
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1386525.015 | 50 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians |