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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1557827.015 - Zeco
Inspection Information - Office: Kansas City Area Office
Site Address:
Zeco
2915 Nicholson Ave
Kansas City, MO 64120
Mailing Address:
2915 Nicholson Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325998/All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/31/2021
Emphasis: L:Repvehicle
Case Closed: 05/24/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1802119 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $24,653 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,653 |
| Current Penalty | $10,151 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,151 |
| 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 | 19100028 B01 I | 01/26/2022 | $7,106 | $10,151 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100029 B01 | 01/26/2022 | $0 | $10,151 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100178 L01 I | 01/26/2022 | 03/11/2022 | $3,046 | $4,351 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 3:00 p.m. on August 23, 2021, an employee working as a chemical technician for a chemical manufacturer was changing a hose on a transfer tank containing 34% to 45% sodium hydroxide. Chemicals splashed onto the employee. The employee sustained chemical burns to his face, eyes and upper torso. The employee was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Arm, Chemical, Chemical Burn, Chemical Exposure, Corrosive, Eye, Eye protection, Face, Hose, Manufacturing, PPE, PPE Hazard Assessment, Production Line, Protective Clothing, Skin, Sodium Hydroxide, Splashed, Tank, Technician, Torso, Unsafe Position
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1557827.015 | 41 | M | Hospitalized injury | Chemical technicians |