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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300979648 - Roche Vitamins, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Avenel Area Office
Site Address:
Roche Vitamins, Inc.
205 Roche Dr.
Belvidere, NJ 07823
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2833
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/25/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/16/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361993538 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,250 | $0 | $0 | $650 | $0 | $3,900 |
| Current Penalty | $3,250 | $0 | $0 | $650 | $0 | $3,900 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100119 F01 | 06/27/1997 | 08/29/1997 | $1,625 | $1,625 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 06/27/1997 | 08/29/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 06/27/1997 | 08/29/1997 | $1,625 | $1,625 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100119 E01 | 06/27/1997 | 08/29/1997 | $650 | $650 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:15 a.m. on February 16, 1997, Employees #1 and #2 were reconnecting the vent riser line of a 5,000 gallon glass-lined reactor. The reactor was used for making diacetone gluconic acid, which was later made into ascorbic acid. Employees #1 and #2 were about 10 ft above the floor on an overhead pipe that ran along the wall of the building and to one side of the reactor. Employees #3 and #4 were standing on the floor next to the reactor. The vent riser line had a cap on its underside to prevent condensed liquid from escaping. When Employee #2 attempted to remove the cap the liquid inside sprayed out, splashing his arms and hand. Employee #1, who was holding the vent pipe and sitting facing the cap, was splashed in the lap and genital area. Employees #3 and #4 were splashed to varying degrees on the neck, face, and arms. All four were hospitalized for observation and released after two days. Employee #1 had the most severe case of skin irritation and swelling; Employees #2 through #4 sustained minor skin irritation.
Keywords: HEAD, CAUSTIC, DERMATITIS, WORK RULES, CHEMICAL BURN, SKIN, ARM, FACE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300979648 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Industrial machinery repairers | ||
| 2 | 300979648 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Industrial machinery repairers | ||
| 3 | 300979648 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Electronic repairers, communica. & indus. equip. | ||
| 4 | 300979648 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Electronic repairers, communica. & indus. equip. |