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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 122150865 - Matheson Gas Products
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Matheson Gas Products
Manhatten Road & Richard St.
Joliet, IL 60434
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4932
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/20/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/14/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100030162 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 03/25/1997 | 03/31/1997 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 04/28/1997 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
On January 17, 1997, Employees #1 and #2 were in the cylinder cleanup area, replacing an inoperative valve on a compressed gas cylinder so that it could be decommissioned. During the procedure, the contents of the cylinder were inadvertently released. At the time of exposure the gas was believed to be nitrous oxide. After sampling and analysis of the cylinder, it was determined to be phosgene. Both employees were taken to the hospital, where they remained for observation. Two coworkers in areas adjacent to the release were also taken to the hospital for observation.
Keywords: PHOSGENE, REPAIR, CYLINDER, WORK RULES, COMPRESSED GAS, INHALATION, VALVE, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122150865 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 122150865 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |