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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18463877 - Walsh Divison Colloids Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Walsh Divison Colloids Inc.
207 Telegraph Dr.
Gastonia, NC 28054
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2822
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/05/1990
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/05/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360769681 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19100038 A01 | 02/16/1990 | 03/28/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Reducing agents were added to a mixing tank to reduce high monomer levels of ethyl and butyl acrylate, and acrylonitrile. Monomer levels were higher than originally tested by the lab and told to supervisors. The reducing agents reacted violently with monomers causing 10 gallons to boil over and spew out hitting the ceiling, the opposite wall, and the floor. Employees were not in the area when the accident occurred. Employees left the plant. No fatalities or injuries were reported.
Keywords: WALL, ACRYLIC MONOMER, CEILING, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18463877 | Occupation Not Listed |