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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1536667.015 - National Dentex, Llc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
National Dentex, Llc.
6701 Chavenelle Road
Dubuque, IA 52002
Mailing Address:
6701 Chavenelle Road, Dubuque, IA 52002
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 339116/Dental Laboratories
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/16/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/16/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1776873 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $17,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,050 |
| Current Penalty | $17,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,050 |
| 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 | 19100132 D01 | 09/23/2021 | 10/19/2021 | $8,525 | $8,525 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100132 F03 | 09/23/2021 | 10/19/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 09/23/2021 | 10/19/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100138 A | 09/23/2021 | 10/19/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 H03 | 09/23/2021 | 10/19/2021 | $8,525 | $8,525 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 7:00 p.m. on June 13, 2021, Employee #1 was pouring a drain cleaning chemical (Santeen Product's S-T Drain Opener, containing 85-87% sulfuric acid) into two urinals in the men's restroom. After waiting approximately 15 minutes, Employee #1 returned to the restroom, where the door had remained open. Upon entering, he inhaled toxic gas and experienced uncontrollable coughing. The employee was subsequently admitted to the hospital and treated for internal chemical burns to the respiratory tract. The toxic gas was possibly generated by sulfuric acid reacting with another chemical, such as chlorinated bleach, forming chlorine gas.
Keywords: Burn, Chemical Burn, Chemical Exposure, Chlorine, Inhalation, Non-PEL Overexposure, Overexposure, Respiratory, Toxic Atmosphere, Toxic Fumes
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1536667.015 | 48 | M | Hospitalized injury |