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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1550723.015 - Hydro-Chem Systems Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Hydro-Chem Systems Inc
6605 Broadmoor Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
Mailing Address:
6605 Broadmoor Ave Se, Caledonia, MI 49316
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325611/Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/25/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/14/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1800103 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,750 |
| 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 | 19100120 Q01 | 03/22/2022 | 04/29/2022 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100120 Q06 | 03/22/2022 | 04/29/2022 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100120 Q10 | 03/22/2022 | 04/29/2022 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100134 C01 | 03/22/2022 | 04/29/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 7:30 a.m. on August 13, 2021, Employee #1 was working on neutralizing a chemical spill of hydrofluoric acid. During the process of adding Sodium Hydroxide to the spill, a chemical splash occurred, resulting in burns to the employee's lower legs. The employee was hospitalized for treatment of the chemical burns.
Keywords: Burn, Chemical, Chemical Burn, Chemical Exposure, Hydrofluoric Acid, Leg, Sodium Hydroxide, Spill
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1550723.015 | 24 | F | Hospitalized injury | Chemical technicians |